Horizon Europe 2026-27: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Research and innovation projects to boost top researchers’ careers through mobility and innovative doctoral and postdoctoral training, including academia-business collaborations.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Over €2.3 billion total budget for 2026-27 across various calls.
- Deadline
- 30 Nov 2027
- Region
- UK-wide
- Business type
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
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Plain English summary
This program, funded by Horizon Europe, offers funding for research and innovation projects focused on boosting researcher careers through mobility and training. It explicitly encourages academia-business collaborations, offering opportunities for SMEs to host postdoctoral fellows, participate in industrial doctorates, and engage in staff exchanges for knowledge transfer.
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Who this is best for
- Innovative businesses & R&D-led teams
- Organisations based in UK-wide
- Projects aligned with innovation funding
- Teams seeking funding around Over €2.3 billion total budget for 2026-27 across various calls.
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- UK organisations and businesses, including SMEs, can apply, often as part of a consortium with at least three countries (one from EU).
- Host organisations for Postdoctoral Fellowships can be businesses or SMEs.
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