MSCA Info Day focusing on Staff Exchanges (SE) will take place online on 18 March 2026, bringing together researchers, universities, research organisations and other stakeholders from Jordan, Algeria and Morocco interested in participating in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) under Horizon Europe.

The event is organised by the MSCA-GLOPOL project, funded by the European Commission.

The main objective of the Info Day is to increase the participation of institutions and research teams from Algeria, Jordan and Morocco in MSCA projects, with particular attention to the Staff Exchanges. The event will also highlight the funding opportunities available to institutions in these countries, which are eligible to participate and receive MSCA funding. As this eligibility is often not widely known, the Info Day aims to raise awareness and encourage more organisations to become involved in MSCA consortia.

Through this event, participants will gain a better understanding of how to engage in MSCA projects, establish international research partnerships, and strengthen their integration into European research networks.

Target audience

The event is open to participants from both the academic and non-academic sectors, including:

• Universities and higher education institutions
• Research-performing organisations
• Public institutions
• Private-sector stakeholders
• Research teams interested in international collaboration
  

Main topics covered

The programme will provide practical information on several MSCA schemes and participation opportunities, including:

• Overview of Horizon Europe and the role of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
• Detailed presentation of the MSCA Staff Exchanges (SE) 2026 call
• Guidance on proposal preparation and evaluation criteria
• How to find partners using the MSCA Matchmaking Platform, Funding & Tenders Portal, NCPs and EURAXESS
• Practical tips and tricks for drafting competitive proposals
• Overview of other MSCA opportunities
• A success story from an MSCA Staff Exchanges project
• Presentation of MCAA Africa and Middle East Chapter activities
• Information on MSCA National Contact Point services for Jordan, Algeria and Morocco
  

Event format and practical details

• Date: 18 March 2026
• Format: Online event
• Time:  10:00 – 12:30 (Morocco time), 11:00 – 13:30 (Algeria time), 13:00 – 15:30 (Jordan time)
• Participation: Open to interested researchers and institutions
• The detailed agenda is here.
• The participation link will be shared upon registration.
• The registration link is here.