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MSCA Staff Exchanges

Short-term secondments for staff between academic and non-academic partners across countries and sectors.

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Programme guide in progress

We are still researching the full guide for MSCA Staff Exchanges. In the meantime, you will find the live open calls, eligibility basics and related programmes below.

Next deadline

6 April 2027 (251 days away)

MSCA Choose Europe for Science 2027

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Key facts

Duration per secondee
1-12 months
Project duration
4 years
Top-up
~€2,300/month
Consortium
3+ countries
Success rate
~15-20%

Who is eligible?

  • Consortium of at least 3 organisations in 3 different countries (at least 1 in EU/associated)
  • Participants must have been employed by their home organisation for at least 1 month before the secondment
  • Secondment duration: 1-12 months per person, with total project person-months capped
  • Open to researchers, technicians, managers, and admin staff, any career stage

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