UKRO, in its capacity as UK National Contact Point (NCP) for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), held a virtual information event on how to apply to the ‘MSCA and Citizens’ 2023 Call, also known as the ‘European Researchers’ Night and Researchers at Schools 2024-25’ Call. This call is scheduled to open on 20 June 2023 and to close for submission on 25 October 2023.
This call provides researchers with funding to organise events to promote their excellent research projects to the general public and heighten young people’s interest in science and research careers.
Held on the last Friday of September, the European Researchers’ Night makes science accessible to all through activities which combine education with entertainment, such as exhibitions, hands-on experiments, science shows, games, competitions, quizzes and more. These events always start on the Friday and they can continue the following day, thus lasting for two days. Pre-events, prior to the main event, and related post-events, such as wrap-up meetings or small-scale follow-up events, can also be organised as part of the European Researchers’ Night.
This funding is provided to either one single beneficiary or a consortium of several organisations. Participating institutions usually include universities, private or public research institutions, research infrastructures, businesses including SMEs, public authorities, science museums, foundations, media organisations and other stakeholders interested in promoting excellent research project to the general public.
Eligible funding will be paid out in the form of lump sum contributions.
Updates
Presentations
MSCA & Citizens Webinar – Explorathon case study
MSCA & Citizens Webinar – Overview
Recordings
Video recording of the session (Passcode: ^Eg6*Tsd)
Aim of the event
This webinar provided attendees with a comprehensive overview of the practical aspects applicants need to consider when applying to the 2023 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and Citizens Call. The call will close on 25 October 2023.
Who should attend?
This webinar is aimed at researchers and staff at UK academic and non-academic organisations, including but not limited to businesses, authorities, museums and media organisations, who are interested in participating in the 2023 MSCA and Citizens Call.
Programme outline
Dr Branwen Hide, Senior European Advisor, UKRO, gave a comprehensive overview of call, as well as outlining the submission and evaluation process for the MSCA and Citizens 2023 Call.
Rachel Elliot and Chris Croly from the University of Aberdeen also gave an account of their experiences as part of Explorathon. Explorathon was awarded under the 2021 MSCA and Citizens Call and receives funding through the UKRI Horizon Europe Guarantee Fund.
Participants also had the opportunity to ask questions in a dedicated Q&A session.
UKRO would like to thank all those who dialed-in for their participation and engagement.
These webinars are organised by UKRO in its capacity as UK NCP for the Horizon Europe MSCA Scheme.
Technical specifications
This webinar was delivered using the ‘Zoom’ online conference facility.