MSCA

MSCA Staff Exchanges 2027

Deadline: 15 April 2027 (214 days)

Last updated: 3 Jul 2026

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

MSCA Staff Exchanges fund international mobility partnerships where researchers and non-academic professionals spend time at partner organisations in different countries, typically lasting 12-24 months. The call welcomes early-career researchers and experienced professionals from all fields who can arrange host organisations in partner countries and demonstrate mutual research or business benefit. This is a Horizon Europe programme running under the MSCA portfolio.

Details

Funder	MSCA
Deadline	15 April 2027
Consortium	No — individual researcher + host institution
Career stage	Early-career opportunity

Eligibility & scope

MSCA call (HORIZON-MSCA-2027-SE-01): HORIZON TMA MSCA Staff Exchanges

Who Should Apply

•Early-career and experienced researchers across all disciplines
•Applicants with a committed host organisation in a partner country
•Researchers and non-academic professionals seeking cross-border mobility
•Projects demonstrating mutual institutional or sectoral benefit

Key Dates

•Deadline: 15 April 2027
•12-24 month exchange period

Tips for Applicants

✓Identify and secure a named, committed partner organisation early; MSCA panels scrutinise the quality of the hosting institution and research environment fit.
✓Articulate the reciprocal benefit clearly, Staff Exchanges fund two-way knowledge transfer, not one-way visitor schemes; detail what both parties gain.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is an MSCA Staff Exchange?

Exchanges typically last between 12 and 24 months, depending on the project design and host institution capacity.

Who can apply for MSCA Staff Exchanges?

Early-career and experienced researchers and professionals from any discipline, provided they have a committed host organisation in a partner country.

Do I need a consortium to apply for MSCA Staff Exchanges?

No, Staff Exchanges do not require a formal consortium; you apply as an individual researcher with a named host institution.

Which countries are eligible as host institutions for MSCA Staff Exchanges?

Partner countries designated in the Horizon Europe rules; check the call details on the Funding and Tenders portal for the full eligible-country list.

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