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MSCA Staff Exchanges for Institutions from Australia & New Zealand

The GLOPOL-MSCA project in collaboration with Euraxess Australia & New Zealand is organising a webinar on 26 February 2026 at 18:00 (Sydney time) specifically for research institutions from Australia & New Zealand to raise awareness about the strategic opportunities offered by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Staff Exchanges (SE). 

The primary goal is to encourage greater participation from these countries by demonstrating how international mobility can enhance institutional research capacity. A focus will be put on the possibility to be exceptionally funded by the European Commission. 

Through a practical and evidence-based approach, the webinar aims to: 

  • Promote Participation: Clarify the eligibility and funding rules for organisations from high income third countries not associated to Pillar I of Horizon Europe.
  • Share Real-Life Experience: Utilise testimonial to provide “hands-on” insights into the benefits and challenges of staff exchanges, moving beyond theoretical guidelines to practical implementation.
  • Foster Global Partnerships: Encourage institutions to join international consortia that address global challenges, aligning with the priority of creating a “Stronger Europe in the world” through high-quality knowledge diffusion.
  • Expand Outreach: Reach a broader range of interested entities – including universities and private sector organisations – to strengthen the links between the European Research Area (ERA) and the research ecosystems in Australia & New Zealand.

The MSCA-GLOPOL Project is organising this webinar to present the MSCA SE call, which funds four-year research and innovation projects implemented through short-term international and inter-sectoral staff exchanges involving researchers and innovation staff from participating organisations.

This free webinar is directed at researchers, international office staff, and science, technology, and innovation institutional representatives based in Australia & New Zealand. 

Seats are limited and will be offered on a first-come-first-serve basis. 

Please Register Now here.

Agenda is here.

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  1. Kristen Splinter Avatar
    Kristen Splinter

    Hi! Was this webinar recorded? We have been trying for an MSCA for 2 times now and looking to redo it for 2027. But as AU partners, we have lots of people that want to come here but from what I can see, no funds can come to us and we cannot send staff to the EU. I was hoping the new Horizon entry for AU was going to help but MSCA is Pillar 1 and we are Pillar 2. Any ideas or advice? Will you run these again?

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    1. Nishant Shandilya Avatar
      Nishant Shandilya

      Thank you for your interest in the MSCA Staff Exchanges. Yes, the webinar was recorded. You can access the recording and slides here:
      https://msca-glopol.eu/2026/03/03/trengthening-eu-australia-and-new-zealand-collaboration-msca-staff-exchanges-webinar-for-institutions-from-australia-new-zealand/
      You are right that Australia’s association from January 2027 applies to Pillar II, while MSCA sits under Pillar I. Australia’s association will therefore not change its funding status for MSCA Staff Exchanges.
      However, Australian institutions can still participate as associated partners and host eligible staff seconded from institutions in EU Member States or countries associated to Pillar I for periods of between one and 12 months. These incoming secondments can be funded through the MSCA project, although the funding is managed by the sending beneficiary rather than provided directly to the Australian host.
      Australian institutions may also send their staff to partners in the EU or countries associated to Pillar I. However, these outgoing secondments are not normally eligible for MSCA funding, so the Australian institution would generally need to cover the costs itself or identify another funding source.
      I hope this helps. All the best with your 2027 submission. We plan to run another session in 2027 and will share the details once the date is confirmed.

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