The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Staff Exchanges (SE) Webinar for China will take place on 26 March 2026 at 16:00 (China Standard Time) / 09:00 (Central European Time).

The event will provide resources for researchers, universities, and private sector stakeholders from China interested in MSCA under Horizon Europe.

The primary objective is to enhance the participation of Chinese institutions in MSCA consortia. While Chinese organizations are not automatically eligible for direct European Union (EU) funding, they are highly encouraged to participate as Associated Partners. This allows them to host European researchers and second their own staff to Europe using their own or national co-funding. The webinar aims to clarify these participation rules and highlight the strategic benefits of global knowledge transfer.

The keynote speaker at the event is Dr. Corina Georgeta Barna, a distinguished MSCA National Contact Point (NCP) for Romania with 18 years of expertise in EU funding. A veteran of the European research landscape, Dr. Barna serves as an Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) assessor for the European Commission and specializes in high-level international training. Having led MSCA workshops across Asia and the Middle East, she excels at navigating complex EU participation rules to build successful global research consortia.

Target Audience

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

• Chinese universities and research institutes
• International cooperation offices
• MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships alumni now working in Chinese institutions

Main Topics Covered

The program provides practical guidance on the MSCA Staff Exchanges 2026 call (Deadline: 16 April 2026):

• MSCA SE 2026 Call: Detailed presentation of rules and novelties.
• Eligibility for China: Explaining the “Associated Partner” status and co-funding.
• Proposal Tips: Practical advice for drafting competitive applications.
• Support Services: Resources provided by the MSCA-GLOPOL, EURAXESS, and other support initiatives.

The event is organized by the MSCA-GLOPOL project, funded by the European Commission, in collaboration with EURAXESS China and MSCA Alumni Association China Chapter.

The Agenda is here.

The Registration link is here.