[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

April 16, 2026

€97,922,509 total budget (2026 call); individual project budgets vary by proposal and scale.

Supports global academic and non-academic organisations to exchange research and innovation staff, promoting collaboration, knowledge transfer, and skill development.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Staff Exchanges 2026 scheme aims to foster innovative international, inter-sectoral, and interdisciplinary collaboration in research and innovation. The program enables organisations from both academic and non-academic sectors worldwide to exchange staff through secondments, facilitating knowledge transfer and the development of joint R&I projects. The initiative is designed to enhance research skills, entrepreneurial mindsets, and networking capacities among staff, while encouraging long-term collaborations and expanding the reach of participating organisations. Projects should focus on new skills acquisition, career development, and exposure to diverse working cultures, thereby supporting a culture of creativity and innovation across all domains of the innovation chain. --- ## Due Dates - April 16, 2026: Full application submission deadline (by 17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - The total budget for the 2026 call is €97,922,509. - Individual project budgets depend on the scope and scale of the proposed exchange; funding is typically provided as a unit grant based on eligible staff secondments and project needs. --- ## Eligibility - Open to consortia of organisations from the academic and non-academic sectors (including SMEs) worldwide. - International cooperation is encouraged, including participation from non-EU and non-associated third countries. - Secondments must involve physical mobility of eligible staff between independent legal entities. - Exchanges within EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries should primarily be inter-sectoral, but same-sector exchanges are also possible. - Research, technical, administrative, and managerial staff supporting R&I activities are eligible for secondment. - All participating organisations must ensure proper mentoring and career development opportunities for seconded staff. For full eligibility details, refer to [Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-MSCA-2026-SE-01-01?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=10&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) by the stated deadline. - The process is single-stage. - Applicants should consult the [HE MSCA SE Guide for Applicants](https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/2/atp-safelinks.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcircabc.europa.eu%2Fui%2Fgroup%2F3a6e8dc6-419a-4d8b-b9c2-12212e059d3f%2Flibrary%2F1d5b8819-3f43-4039-ac74-50aeffd4d5ec%2Fdetails%3Fdownload%3Dtrue&locale=en-us&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fapi%2Fmt%2Fpart%2Femea-03%2Fbeta%2Fatpsafelinks%2Fgeturlreputationsitev2%2F&pc=iBe9JZgdZC1znWKE%252bGYqISRPsEqvekzovxoga0E11okE0fKox7quX8YIi1JAR1IbvimynVrQJeg9TVGs%252f25%252baX6799nVopZmEFTDU6dxTncZjmavfZT14%252bF6N%252b7gdb5NkWqNVRK6%252f9V7qUtyRWpdEE%252f5qGG3aFWdCjJi3zgsjBAYTu8aYHAU5W%252fAVvZbv6cgV52smQEwlRJ4rV%252b%252ftTKCMCTgLe8HxAcfUo7DXC1K9LRMrQIWjnRVTmfdtII%252fmke4Am9YpsNIhP9faSTtwBFgubJtmp6NmlK2z5%252bRf9ZLxaWNjS76%252btsl80SS%252f9jB78qP57szxHvRyfcF3j99VXpor3Voqu0fkKDNbAxQZmhSGhvJlwxLU%252bJscZEwawzXwsRahbMg67aRBE0znkcAcmhtaEndwvD4Z3SPyAxdqGV9aiTU9lCroSlEA6SSj6gix15AWUYSv7pVrT%252bhMA22xI%252bkRZA9dI7FaA%252fhegotVMJMQkBoPiuipdIBl%252bDfywpVJrzNBdTs8ZbXGveqThYrE87qQxNgyaM2dxCzLivIgOGKsIu3FiscBwl%252fEpkxds%252bJ7WmjmTEQniBWgPtv3TpFGvKYi8LyhHBJU2XdfsbF5mQb%252fPydPs4uxYGH%252fHGrz4JLT0x4gQVPP0KzCxfyYtD3L5sYEkMnkrpjTxb0vRweuGRXODZkNRveIPDLvQ4e07NQ5ZQucuS%252bn2T1mNAErLCAtIsyGO7FItdsuPP4vISHiXxOVKYWfUAqfBnWCt4HRgKpbKWDGMMSVIkKjYX9TS6%252b7jMwmhgP9Rb7NtdcVZyW9l1ewn44bDioPOUvydUaSvkGbTSbRDzEdqEqmIcG%252fIFL%252f6VqvODNkEXd%252fOrMkeR4B72hWeE4Z1X1PPMwS1OglLJlAo11M9pPUit7qHK7KWUS7Wlpuji3zpGLMFBYkkcKo31PX8xyJQsQ6hGbF9rK3q3psv3xAjliOeyLXjbjHZCwuGu3J6z6h8zaIzW8z%252fBDEc%252bqM0YHhcjf8TclZMOCOo%252fKcZcYqUO3j8i81SFg7RNyo9Ql0ZiuBcrNzVfTqsBEE%252fuk%252fAbmfEgGDK6NgpU1gYxwzxfIaDHbFX50gPEKHJOFB1frPujGEe4xVt9aca%252fcOwrrmVWD5dvDcT34SpZ7vMx5HiZFHTOq8xrCb6j19J4zPGntLwMzCYSjW%252bvnxbus5UmIDsyEwoXUCVNdyjRrgRd4KB1PR7JdUKiEcHtGKShUnoTHHgPXzlxU6mnEBuYg3IjkRekhsOOK9Ie0XBJP%252fpcz%252bGnKlGRQ%252brsyOl0GnOb496sE28G4ik1w%252fIGFTtZYK091e%252fyT9On6scENNFJf63fRd2svlSTOgMhNjeXn1iIGqFGDrqZgINJadvERJ6Q8rB5sGQqGhCF3vNz32VjiMsm6g8CJ%252bpKSPfn2gko8ru8jvWXp1tUOR1x6tISZpchm2ozrNaL%252ftu1IY%252fwNgX5jU%252fCJRoStfDjYHJ8qEVd0oDlsn%252b04XA%253d%253d%3B%20expires%3DTue%2C%2016%20Dec%202025%2020%3A18%3A15%20GMT%3B%20path%3D%2F%3B%20SameSite%3DNone%3B%20secure%3B%20httponly&wau=https%3A%2F%2FEUR01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2FGetUrlReputation&si=1765708206525%3B1765708206525%3B19%3A1222dbb3-5a69-466b-ace9-9f7bc27af895_1fa1af92-8536-4e00-9bc9-0bfcd02dd60e%40unq.gbl.spaces&sd=%7BconvId%3A%2019%3A1222dbb3-5a69-466b-ace9-9f7bc27af895_1fa1af92-8536-4e00-9bc9-0bfcd02dd60e%40unq.gbl.spaces%2C%20messageId%3A%201765708206525%7D&ce=prod&cv=49%2F25110202315&ssid=2ec8e7b3-9f1d-4709-b251-a77b474a4e56&ring=general&clickparams=eyJBcHBOYW1lIjoiVGVhbXMtRGVza3RvcCIsIkFwcFZlcnNpb24iOiI0OS8yNTExMDIwMjMxNSJ9&bg=%23f0f0f0&fg=%23242424&fg2=%239092c1). - Application templates and evaluation forms are available on the portal. - Proposals must describe the joint R&I project, planned secondments, mentoring, and career development activities. --- ## Additional Information - Secondments must be physical (virtual mobility is not allowed). - Exchanges should exploit complementarities between partners and be essential to achieving the project’s objectives. - Projects may include networking activities, workshops, and conferences. - For full rules and guidance, consult the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) and the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual). --- ## External Links - [MSCA Staff Exchanges 2026 Call Details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-MSCA-2026-SE-01-01?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=10&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/home) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [HE MSCA SE Guide for Applicants](https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/2/atp-safelinks.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcircabc.europa.eu%2Fui%2Fgroup%2F3a6e8dc6-419a-4d8b-b9c2-12212e059d3f%2Flibrary%2F1d5b8819-3f43-4039-ac74-50aeffd4d5ec%2Fdetails%3Fdownload%3Dtrue&locale=en-us&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fapi%2Fmt%2Fpart%2Femea-03%2Fbeta%2Fatpsafelinks%2Fgeturlreputationsitev2%2F&pc=iBe9JZgdZC1znWKE%252bGYqISRPsEqvekzovxoga0E11okE0fKox7quX8YIi1JAR1IbvimynVrQJeg9TVGs%252f25%252baX6799nVopZmEFTDU6dxTncZjmavfZT14%252bF6N%252b7gdb5NkWqNVRK6%252f9V7qUtyRWpdEE%252f5qGG3aFWdCjJi3zgsjBAYTu8aYHAU5W%252fAVvZbv6cgV52smQEwlRJ4rV%252b%252ftTKCMCTgLe8HxAcfUo7DXC1K9LRMrQIWjnRVTmfdtII%252fmke4Am9YpsNIhP9faSTtwBFgubJtmp6NmlK2z5%252bRf9ZLxaWNjS76%252btsl80SS%252f9jB78qP57szxHvRyfcF3j99VXpor3Voqu0fkKDNbAxQZmhSGhvJlwxLU%252bJscZEwawzXwsRahbMg67aRBE0znkcAcmhtaEndwvD4Z3SPyAxdqGV9aiTU9lCroSlEA6SSj6gix15AWUYSv7pVrT%252bhMA22xI%252bkRZA9dI7FaA%252fhegotVMJMQkBoPiuipdIBl%252bDfywpVJrzNBdTs8ZbXGveqThYrE87qQxNgyaM2dxCzLivIgOGKsIu3FiscBwl%252fEpkxds%252bJ7WmjmTEQniBWgPtv3TpFGvKYi8LyhHBJU2XdfsbF5mQb%252fPydPs4uxYGH%252fHGrz4JLT0x4gQVPP0KzCxfyYtD3L5sYEkMnkrpjTxb0vRweuGRXODZkNRveIPDLvQ4e07NQ5ZQucuS%252bn2T1mNAErLCAtIsyGO7FItdsuPP4vISHiXxOVKYWfUAqfBnWCt4HRgKpbKWDGMMSVIkKjYX9TS6%252b7jMwmhgP9Rb7NtdcVZyW9l1ewn44bDioPOUvydUaSvkGbTSbRDzEdqEqmIcG%252fIFL%252f6VqvODNkEXd%252fOrMkeR4B72hWeE4Z1X1PPMwS1OglLJlAo11M9pPUit7qHK7KWUS7Wlpuji3zpGLMFBYkkcKo31PX8xyJQsQ6hGbF9rK3q3psv3xAjliOeyLXjbjHZCwuGu3J6z6h8zaIzW8z%252fBDEc%252bqM0YHhcjf8TclZMOCOo%252fKcZcYqUO3j8i81SFg7RNyo9Ql0ZiuBcrNzVfTqsBEE%252fuk%252fAbmfEgGDK6NgpU1gYxwzxfIaDHbFX50gPEKHJOFB1frPujGEe4xVt9aca%252fcOwrrmVWD5dvDcT34SpZ7vMx5HiZFHTOq8xrCb6j19J4zPGntLwMzCYSjW%252bvnxbus5UmIDsyEwoXUCVNdyjRrgRd4KB1PR7JdUKiEcHtGKShUnoTHHgPXzlxU6mnEBuYg3IjkRekhsOOK9Ie0XBJP%252fpcz%252bGnKlGRQ%252brsyOl0GnOb496sE28G4ik1w%252fIGFTtZYK091e%252fyT9On6scENNFJf63fRd2svlSTOgMhNjeXn1iIGqFGDrqZgINJadvERJ6Q8rB5sGQqGhCF3vNz32VjiMsm6g8CJ%252bpKSPfn2gko8ru8jvWXp1tUOR1x6tISZpchm2ozrNaL%252ftu1IY%252fwNgX5jU%252fCJRoStfDjYHJ8qEVd0oDlsn%252b04XA%253d%253d%3B%20expires%3DTue%2C%2016%20Dec%202025%2020%3A18%3A15%20GMT%3B%20path%3D%2F%3B%20SameSite%3DNone%3B%20secure%3B%20httponly&wau=https%3A%2F%2FEUR01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2FGetUrlReputation&si=1765708206525%3B1765708206525%3B19%3A1222dbb3-5a69-466b-ace9-9f7bc27af895_1fa1af92-8536-4e00-9bc9-0bfcd02dd60e%40unq.gbl.spaces&sd=%7BconvId%3A%2019%3A1222dbb3-5a69-466b-ace9-9f7bc27af895_1fa1af92-8536-4e00-9bc9-0bfcd02dd60e%40unq.gbl.spaces%2C%20messageId%3A%201765708206525%7D&ce=prod&cv=49%2F25110202315&ssid=2ec8e7b3-9f1d-4709-b251-a77b474a4e56&ring=general&clickparams=eyJBcHBOYW1lIjoiVGVhbXMtRGVza3RvcCIsIkFwcFZlcnNpb24iOiI0OS8yNTExMDIwMjMxNSJ9&bg=%23f0f0f0&fg=%23242424&fg2=%239092c1) - 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