Brussels: The European Commission has announced the results of the 2024 call for the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships, which are part of the Horizon Europe programme for research and innovation. With a total funding pool of £417 million, 1,696 post-doctoral researchers from Europe and beyond have been selected to develop their projects with high-level training and supervision.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the selected projects cover a wide range of scientific disciplines, with the top three being social sciences and humanities (22.94%), life sciences (20.93%), and information sciences and engineering (15.63%). Research topics include cultural heritage, education, social inclusion, cancer research, renewable energies, sustainable development, artificial intelligence, and quantum research.
In addition to these fellowships, 41 researchers will have the chance to conduct their work in countries targeted for increased research integration under the European Fellowships Research Area. Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, emphasized the significance of these grants, stating that they offer researchers opportunities to expand their skills and collaborate with leading scientists shaping the future of research.
The fellows will conduct their projects at universities, research centers, public institutions, and businesses across 47 countries. The next call for applications is scheduled to open on May 8, 2025. More information is available on the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions website.