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MSCA Staff Exchanges 2027

Deadline: 15 April 2027 (in 172 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 Staff Exchanges programme. The programme guide covers eligibility, budget, success rate and FAQ across every round.

MSCA Staff Exchanges fund short-term staff exchanges between organisations working on a joint research and innovation project, covering academic, non-academic, and inter-sectoral mobility. The scheme is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions under Horizon Europe and supports staff at any career stage who second to a partner organisation to transfer knowledge and build lasting collaborations.

Details

Funder	MSCA
Deadline	15 April 2027
Consortium	No — individual researcher + host institution

Eligibility & scope

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

Who Should Apply

•Research and innovation staff seconded by their home organisation to a partner institution
•Academic, industry, and non-academic organisations building joint R&I collaborations
•Consortia with a shared research and innovation project requiring staff mobility
•Applicants at any career stage who will physically second to a host institution

Key Dates

•Deadline: 15 April 2027
•Call identifier: HORIZON-MSCA-2027-SE-01

Tips for Applicants

✓Frame the exchange around a concrete joint research project, not just individual training, reviewers assess the collaborative work plan.
✓Detail the two-way knowledge transfer: what the seconded staff member brings and what they gain at the host.
✓Clarify secondment durations and timing for each staff member exchanged, since the evaluation checks feasibility of the mobility plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline for MSCA Staff Exchanges 2027?

The deadline for call HORIZON-MSCA-2027-SE-01 is 15 April 2027.

Does MSCA Staff Exchanges require a consortium?

Applicants apply as individual researchers together with a host institution rather than as a large multi-partner consortium submission; the scheme is built around participating organisations exchanging staff.

Who can be seconded under MSCA Staff Exchanges?

Staff at any career stage from participating organisations, including academic and non-academic institutions, can be seconded to a partner organisation.

Is MSCA Staff Exchanges part of Horizon Europe?

Yes, it is a Horizon Europe action delivered through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) programme.

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