Commission awards fellowships worth €417 million to nearly 1,700 researchers through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

The European Commission has revealed the results of the 2024 call for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships, part of the Horizon Europe programme for research and innovation.

With a total funding of €417 million, 1,696 outstanding post-doctoral researchers from Europe and beyond will now be able to develop their own projects while receiving high-level training and supervision. Their projects will span a wide range of scientific disciplines, the top three are:

• Social sciences and humanities: 22.94%,
• Life sciences: 20.93%,
• Information sciences and engineering: 15.63%

Research topics include cultural heritage, education, social inclusion, cancer research, renewable energies, sustainable development, artificial intelligence, or quantum research, among many others.

In addition, 41 researchers will have the opportunity to conduct their work in countries targeted for increased research integration under the European Research Area (ERA) Fellowships.

Startups, Research and Innovation Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva (pictured) said: “The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships are a testament to the excellence and ambition of researchers across Europe and beyond. I congratulate all the successful applicants of the 2024 call. These grants are a great opportunity for researchers to expand their skills, gain international experience, and collaborate with leading scientists shaping the future of research. I look forward to seeing your projects and expertise enrich the EU’s research and innovation landscape.

The selected fellows will conduct their projects at universities, research centres, public institutions and businesses across 47 countries. The next call for applications is planned to open on 8 May 2025. More information is available on the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions website.

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