MSCA COFUND 2026
Funding for the co-financing of new or existing doctoral and postdoctoral programs in EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Focus on international, intersectoral, and interdisciplinary mobility of researchers. Applications possible until 08/04/2026.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
MSCA COFUND co-finances new or existing doctoral programs and postdoctoral fellowships to disseminate best practices of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, promote international recruitment, and enhance the career development of researchers.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel expenses
- Material costs
- Travel expenses
Eligible to apply
- Educational Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Program operators must be established in an EU Member State or a Horizon Europe Associated Country
- Programs must comply with international recruitment and minimum standards of the European Charter for Researchers
Documents required for application
- Standard application form (HE MSCA COFUND)
- Project description
- Financial plan
- CVs of the supervising researchers
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content of the program
- Relevance to the objectives of the MSCA
- Internationality and interdisciplinarity
Description
MSCA COFUND 2026 offers educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and public bodies in EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries the opportunity to expand new or existing doctoral and postdoctoral programs through 100% co-financing. The focus is on disseminating best practices of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, promoting international, intersectoral, and interdisciplinary mobility of researchers, as well as strengthening their career development. The funding rate covers all direct project costs – from personnel and material expenses to travel costs – enabling programs to meet international standards and facilitating the recruitment of promising talent across Europe.
Interested institutions can submit funding applications until 08.04.2026 and must present a program design that meets the minimum standards of the European Charter for Researchers. The evaluation criteria include the program’s level of innovation, its relevance to MSCA objectives, and the degree of internationality and interdisciplinarity. Required documents include, in addition to the standardized application form (HE MSCA COFUND), a detailed project description, a financial plan, and the curricula vitae of supervising researchers. MSCA COFUND 2026 enables the creation of sustainable career paths, regional risk diversification, and the strengthening of a culture of open science – an essential component for sustainably enhancing Europe’s position as a leading research hub.
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