PRESS RELEASE
MSCA-GLOPOL completes its first year of Global Cooperation and Strategic Promotion of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Brussels, August 2026
One year after its launch, the Horizon Europe-funded MSCA-GLOPOL project is celebrating an important milestone, having successfully completed its first year of activities dedicated to strengthening international cooperation and increasing global participation in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA).
Working closely with researchers, universities, research-performing organisations, National Contact Points (NCPs), EURAXESS Worldwide, Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) Chapters, European Union Delegations, ministries and funding organisations, MSCA-GLOPOL has established a strong international network supporting institutions in accessing one of Europe’s flagship research and innovation programmes. Throughout its first year, the project has promoted MSCA opportunities, strengthened institutional capacities and encouraged the development of new international research partnerships.
First Year at a Glance
During its first year, MSCA-GLOPOL has:
- Organised 76 international, regional and national information days, webinars, workshops and institutional outreach activities;
- Published +116 website updates, including event announcements, event reports and promotional news through the project website;
- Produced 50 webinar recordings and/or presentation materials, freely accessible online;
- Published a growing collection of MSCA success stories and testimonials, showcasing the experiences of researchers and institutions participating in Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions;
- Shared 101 posts through the project’s LinkedIn channel, increasing the visibility of MSCA opportunities and project activities;
- Strengthened cooperation among National Contact Points, EURAXESS Worldwide, MCAA Chapters, EU Delegations and national research stakeholders through Coordinated MSCA Promotion Groups (CMPGs) and regional networking activities.
Supporting International Cooperation Worldwide
MSCA-GLOPOL supports cooperation with 20 strategic partner countries and 6 priority regions, helping research organisations strengthen their engagement with the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and Horizon Europe. Partner countries are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Egypt, India, Japan, Jordan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, South Africa, Switzerland, Tunisia, Ukraine and the United States. Priority regions are African Union (AU), Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Eastern Partnership, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), Mediterranean Partner Countries and the Western Balkans.
Supporting Researchers and Institutions
Throughout the year, the project delivered a broad portfolio of activities, including policy dialogue, institutional engagement, information days, proposal development support, regional flagship events, best practice forums and networking activities.
To ensure that the impact of these activities extends well beyond individual events, MSCA-GLOPOL has established a sustainable communication platform through its website, social media channels and multimedia resources. This continuously growing online knowledge hub provides researchers and institutions with open access to practical guidance, webinar recordings, presentation materials, country-specific information, news, success stories, testimonials and other promotional resources, ensuring that the knowledge generated by the project remains widely accessible throughout its implementation and beyond.
As the project enters its second year, activities will increasingly focus on targeted institutional outreach, proposal development support, strategic regional cooperation and the dissemination of successful participation stories to encourage wider engagement in Horizon Europe.
Stay Connected
To stay informed about the latest MSCA opportunities and MSCA-GLOPOL activities, visit the project website.
Website: www.msca-glopol.eu
The website provides free access to:
- Upcoming events and registration opportunities
- Event outcomes, webinar recordings and presentation materials
- Country-specific information and guidance
- MSCA success stories and testimonials
- Flashnotes and project news
- Public deliverables and promotional resources
To receive future updates directly in your inbox, simply visit any page of the MSCA-GLOPOL website (e.g. About, Events orNews) and subscribe using the subscription box available at the bottom of the page. Subscribers receive regular updates on project news, upcoming events, funding opportunities and newly published resources.
You can also follow MSCA-GLOPOL on LinkedIn and on BlueSky to stay connected with the latest project developments and community activities.
Webinar recordings are also available on the MSCA-GLOPOL YouTube Channel, where visitors can access recordings of information days, webinars and other project events at their convenience. The channel continues to grow as new recordings are published throughout the project.
About MSCA-GLOPOL
MSCA-GLOPOL (MSCA Global Cooperation: Policy Enhancement and Strategic Promotion) is a Horizon Europe project dedicated to strengthening international cooperation in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. Through evidence-based policy support, strategic promotion, capacity-building and stakeholder engagement, the project contributes to increasing institutional participation in MSCA across 20 partner countries and 6 strategic regions worldwide, contributing to stronger international research collaboration and wider participation in Horizon Europe.
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