Oct 06, 2025

MSCA pilot call "Choose Europe for Science 2025" launched

On October 1, 2025, the European Commission published the new MSCA call "Choose Europe for Science 2025". The aim is to make research careers in Europe more attractive - with excellent working conditions and long-term prospects.

The most important facts at a glance:

Start of the call: October 1, 2025
Deadline: December 3, 2025, 17:00 CET
All scientific disciplines are eligible for funding
Call budget: € 22.5 million
Max. Funding amount per project: € 3.5 million
Applicants: Individual organizations from EU member states or associated countries
Target group: At least 3 postdocs per project should be planned
Duration: Up to 5 years
2-3 years EU-funded
2 years of mandatory continued employment (self-financing) by the institution

Special features of the call for proposals

Long-term perspective: Institutions must commit to the continued employment of researchers beyond EU funding
Quality standards: compliance with MSCA best practices in recruitment, training and working conditions (e.g. MSCA Mobility rule)

Further information on the MSCA call "Choose Europe for Science":

https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/news/choose-europe-for-science-science-2025-call

Information event:

On October 9, 2025, the European Commission will provide information on the MSCA call "Choose Europe for Science" in an online event from 14:00 to 16:30.

Link:

https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/event/horizon-europe-marie-sklodowska-curie-actions-choose-europe-for-science-2025-call-info-session

Contact at the EPC