MSCA COFUND 2025

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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The MSCA COFUND 2025 program provides co-funding for new or existing doctoral and postdoctoral research training schemes, aiming to enhance human resources in research and innovation across the EU and Associated Countries. It stands out by promoting international, inter-sectoral, and interdisciplinary mobility, aligning practices with the European Charter for Researchers, and strengthening Europe's attractiveness as a leading R&I destination. This initiative fosters talent circulation and contributes significantly to sustainable competitiveness by developing highly-skilled researchers.

Who is Funded by MSCA COFUND 2025

The MSCA COFUND 2025 program targets legal entities from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries to establish or enhance doctoral and postdoctoral research training schemes. The overarching goal is to cultivate highly skilled researchers, facilitate international talent circulation, and improve research careers across various disciplines.

What is Funded by MSCA COFUND 2025

The MSCA COFUND 2025 program funds both new and existing doctoral and postdoctoral training programmes across diverse research disciplines, with a strong emphasis on bottom-up research, but also allowing for strategic specialization. Funded activities focus on developing research and transferable skills, fostering international and cross-sectoral mobility, and promoting open science practices.

Conditions and Requirements for MSCA COFUND 2025

This section outlines the critical administrative, financial, and collaborative conditions for participation in the MSCA COFUND 2025 program. It details application requirements, consortium structures, and general regulatory provisions that ensure fair and ethical project implementation.

Application Procedure for MSCA COFUND 2025

The application process for MSCA COFUND 2025 is fully electronic, requiring adherence to strict submission guidelines and deadlines. Proposals undergo a rigorous evaluation based on predefined criteria, with successful applicants proceeding to grant agreement preparation.

The MSCA COFUND 2025 program is firmly rooted in established EU legal frameworks, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its operational and financial integrity. It adheres to key regulations governing EU research and financial management.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

105,557,658 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

211,115,316 €

Deadline

Deadline:

24.06.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

24.06.2025

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Entities from specific low- and middle-income countries may also be funded. Participation may extend to other third countries if their involvement is deemed essential for the project.

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Capacity Building, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Associated Partners (APs) from academic and non-academic sectors, Implementing Partners (IPs)

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