MSCA

MSCA Choose Europe for Science 2027

Deadline: 6 April 2027 (in 163 days)

Last seen in a scan/import: 25 Oct 2026.

Catalog updated: 14 Oct 2026.

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

MSCA Choose Europe for Science 2027 is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Cofund call that supports postdoctoral fellowship programmes hosting individual researchers at a single institution in Europe. It falls under the HORIZON-MSCA-2027-COFUND-02 call, part of the HORIZON TMA MSCA Cofund Postdoctoral scheme, and does not require a multi-partner consortium. Applications are submitted by a researcher together with a host institution rather than by a project consortium.

Details

Funder	MSCA
Deadline	6 April 2027
Consortium	No — individual researcher + host institution

Eligibility & scope

MSCA call (HORIZON-MSCA-2027-COFUND-02): HORIZON TMA MSCA Cofund Postdoctoral programme

Who Should Apply

•Postdoctoral researchers seeking a fellowship hosted at a European institution
•Individual applicants pairing with a single host institution rather than a consortium
•Researchers eligible under the MSCA Cofund Postdoctoral programme rules
•Host institutions running or joining an MSCA Cofund postdoctoral programme

Key Dates

•Deadline: 6 April 2027
•Submitted by individual researcher plus host institution, no consortium required

Tips for Applicants

✓Confirm the specific national or institutional Cofund programme you are applying through, since HORIZON-MSCA-2027-COFUND-02 covers multiple host-run schemes.
✓Align your application with the host institution's own Cofund postdoctoral programme requirements, which may add criteria beyond the MSCA call.
✓Since no consortium is needed, focus the proposal on the fit between your research plan and the single host institution's environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does MSCA Choose Europe for Science 2027 require a consortium?

No, it is submitted by an individual researcher together with a host institution rather than a multi-partner consortium.

What is the deadline for MSCA Choose Europe for Science 2027?

The deadline is 6 April 2027.

What type of MSCA call is this?

It falls under HORIZON-MSCA-2027-COFUND-02, part of the HORIZON TMA MSCA Cofund Postdoctoral programme.

Who can apply to MSCA Choose Europe for Science 2027?

Postdoctoral researchers applying together with a host institution that runs or participates in an MSCA Cofund postdoctoral programme.

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