As mentioned in a previous UKRO article, in April 2024 the European Commission announced a top-up of EUR 10 million to re-launch the MSCA4Ukraine scheme. The submission portal for this second round of applications is now open, with a deadline of 5 September 2024 at 23:59 CEST. Applications can be submitted here.
- A launch event and info day on MSCA4Ukraine was held on 14 June 2024. A recording of the event can be found here.
- Upcoming Q&A webinars on the scheme are taking place on the 8th and 28th August, and can be accessed here. Registration is not necessary.
- Key information on the eligibility criteria, the application and evaluation process, and the timeframe of the call can be found here.
Background
The MSCA4Ukraine scheme was created to support displaced scientists from Ukraine following the Russian invasion. It provides funding for fellowships for doctoral candidates and post-doctoral researchers, allowing them to continue their work in academic or non-academic organisations in EU Member States and countries associated to Horizon Europe. Training activities for developing research-related and key transferable skills will form part of the support provided to the researchers. MSCA4Ukraine also provides a family allowance for researchers with families, in line with the other MSC Actions.
Since 2023, the MSCA4Ukraine scheme has allowed 125 displaced researchers from Ukraine to train and work in 21 different countries. The scheme has provided specific support to organisations, allowing them to host Ukrainian researchers for between 8 months and 2 years, and provide them with
- training activities
- skills and career development opportunities
- excellent employment conditions
- excellent supervision
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