The Staff Exchanges action offers a unique opportunity to promote the transfer of knowledge and innovation through international research collaborations.
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Staff Exchanges 2025 call is open as of 27 March 2025.
The deadline to submit proposals is 8 October 2025 (4pm UK time).
The European Commission will allocate €97.7 million to fund around 85 projects promoting cooperation between organisations in the EU and around the world in the field of research and innovation.
Who can apply?
To be eligible, consortia must consist of at least three organisations from three different countries. Two of them must be located in different EU Member States or Horizon Europe associated countries. In addition, organisations from any country in the world can participate.
Organisations from all socioeconomic sectors in any country can apply to Staff Exchanges.
Staff secondments
Secondments are the main method to foster cooperation among organisations participating in Staff Exchanges. Selected projects exchange and train researchers and innovators, as well as administrative, technical or managerial staff involved in research activities.
Participants go abroad for up to 12 months. By working in other organisations they gain new skills and competencies, expand their networks, exchange knowledge, and carry out cutting-edge research.
Further information
MSCA opens €97.7 million call for Staff Exchanges | Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Staff Exchanges call: 6 steps to prepare your application – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Last updated: 28 March 2025