MSCA 2027 — Staff Exchanges, COFUND, Choose Europe and Citizens Explained

Live Webinar · 16 February 2027

The 2027 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) programme includes four major calls opening between December 2026 and March 2027:

• Staff Exchanges

• COFUND

• Choose Europe for Science

• MSCA & Citizens

Many institutions explore MSCA funding but struggle to distinguish which instrument actually fits their strategy, consortium structure, mobility model, or organisational goals.

The result is often months spent drafting the wrong type of proposal.

Each instrument operates with different:

• Evaluation logic

• Host requirements

• Consortium structures

• Person-month rates

• Mobility rules

• Strategic objectives

This practical 90-minute webinar explains all four MSCA 2027 instruments side by side, helping universities, research institutes, SME consortia, and science-engagement organisations choose the correct pathway before proposal development begins.

You will also receive an overview of the new Choose Europe for Science initiative — expected to become a flagship programme for attracting international postdoctoral talent into Europe.

Webinar Details

Date: Tuesday, 16 February 2027
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 CET
Format: Live Zoom + 14-day recording access
Price: EUR 50

Reserve Your Seat — EUR 50

Why Attend

Many organisations:

• Confuse MSCA instruments

• Start drafting before selecting the right call

• Misunderstand mobility and host rules

• Underestimate differences in evaluation criteria

• Choose consortium structures that do not fit the instrument

Yet each MSCA scheme is designed for a very different purpose.

This webinar explains:

• The four MSCA instruments side by side

• Which scheme best fits different institutional strategies

• The person-month cost structures and funding logic

• The strategic role of Choose Europe for Science

You will leave with a much clearer understanding of which MSCA pathway best fits your organisation before proposal preparation begins.

What You Will Walk Away With

1. Compare All Four MSCA Instruments Side by Side

Understand the differences between:

• Staff Exchanges (SE)

• COFUND

• Choose Europe for Science

• MSCA & Citizens

including structure, objectives, mobility logic, and evaluation expectations.

2. Match the Right Instrument to Your Institutional Strategy

Learn which schemes best fit:

• Universities

• Research institutes

• SME consortia

• Science-engagement organisations

• Mobility and talent-development programmes

3. Understand Person-Month Unit Costs

Clarify the funding-rate structures, budgeting logic, and financial mechanisms that often surprise first-time applicants.

4. Explore Choose Europe for Science

Get an early overview of the new flagship initiative designed to strengthen incoming postdoctoral mobility and European research attractiveness.

Who Runs the Webinar

Nikolaos Floratos

EU funding consultant since 2002 and European Commission evaluator with more than 20 years of experience across Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, and EIC programmes.

• 50,000+ researchers and innovation actors trained

• Experience across 45+ countries

• Extensive MSCA evaluation and proposal-development background

Who Should Attend

This webinar is designed for:

• Universities

• Research institutes

• SME consortia

• Science-engagement organisations

• Research-management offices

• Mobility programme coordinators

• Internationalisation offices

• Organisations preparing MSCA 2027 proposals

Included with Your Registration

Your EUR 50 registration includes:

• Live webinar access

• 14-day webinar recording

• Q&A session

• EUR 50 discount toward the MSCA deep-dive workshop

Next Step: MSCA 2027 Combined Deep-Dive · 25 February 2027

A practical half-day workshop covering all four MSCA instruments in greater detail.

Includes:

• Instrument selection strategy

• Proposal structure development

• Drafting roadmap creation

• Consortium and mobility planning

• Pre-submission calendar planning

• Proposal-development guidance for April submissions

Webinar participants receive EUR 50 off the EUR 350 follow-up course.

Frequently Asked Questions

I cannot attend live. Will I receive the recording?

Yes. The recording is sent within 24 hours and remains available for 14 days.

Is this only for first-time applicants?

No. Resubmissions benefit equally. Most unsuccessful MSCA applications fail because of structural positioning and instrument mismatch rather than scientific quality.

Can the EUR 50 webinar fee be applied to the course fee?

Yes. Attendees receive a EUR 50 discount code for the follow-up course.

Questions?

Email: nf@cyberall-access.com