MSCA

MSCA and Citizens 2027

€100,000 – €350,000 per grant| Deadline: 8 June 2027 (325 days)

Last verified: 3 July 2026

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This is the current call of the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship programme. The programme guide covers eligibility, budget, success rate and FAQ across every round.

The MSCA Citizens 2027 call funds Coordination and Support Actions up to €350,000 to strengthen the dialogue between researchers and society on science and innovation. This call is open to early-career researchers and research institutions across Europe and associated countries. Projects should design activities that build public engagement, policy dialogue, or science communication around research topics of public interest.

Details

Funder	MSCA
Budget	€100,000 – €350,000 per grant
Deadline	8 June 2027
Consortium	No — individual researcher + host institution
Career stage	Early-career opportunity

Eligibility & scope

MSCA call (HORIZON-MSCA-2027-CITIZENS-01): HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Who Should Apply

•Early-career researchers based in or moving to Europe or associated countries
•Research institutions or research-performing organisations
•Applicants with a research or science-communication focus aligned to public engagement
•Projects addressing science policy, public understanding, or stakeholder dialogue

Key Dates

•Deadline: 8 June 2027
•Single-stage written evaluation
•Project duration determined by scope and funder assessment

Tips for Applicants

✓Coordination and Support Actions are not research grants, focus on the engagement, networking, or policy-dialogue component, not new discovery.
✓The call rewards concrete outputs: workshops, policy briefs, networks, or communication campaigns with measurable reach or adoption.
✓Partner letters from stakeholders (policymakers, science communicators, civil society) strengthen implementation credibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the budget range for MSCA Citizens 2027?

Projects may request €100,000 to €350,000 per grant.

Who can apply for MSCA Citizens 2027?

Early-career researchers and research institutions in Europe and associated countries; the call focuses on advancing researcher, society dialogue rather than fundamental research.

What type of projects does MSCA Citizens 2027 fund?

Coordination and Support Actions that build public engagement, science policy dialogue, or communication initiatives around research topics of public interest.

When is the MSCA Citizens 2027 deadline?

The deadline is 8 June 2027.

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