Linh T. — PhD Candidate · Life Sciences

Researcher scenario

Vietnam · PhD Candidate · Life Sciences

“I am finishing a PhD in molecular life sciences and have three publications. I want to identify European hosts now, strengthen my research profile and prepare an MSCA application about one year before graduation.”

The situation

This profile represents a concrete research-career situation in which fellowship preparation, proposal quality, funding strategy and the next academic, industry or entrepreneurial step need to be considered together.

Possible support pathway

The appropriate pathway can include Marie Skłodowska-Curie proposal development or review, host strategy, alternative funding, industry transition, commercialisation, startup development or research-centre development, depending on the researcher’s evidence and objectives.

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What is the purpose of this page?

This page explains a specific part of MSCA Career Acceleration and connects it to practical research, funding and career decisions.

Who is this information most relevant to?

It is relevant to future applicants, researchers with an unfunded proposal, current Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellows and alumni, depending on the topic.

Where can current MSCA call rules be checked?

Current rules should be verified through the European Commission, Funding & Tenders Portal and European Research Executive Agency resources before any time-sensitive decision.