Anna P.: Postdoctoral Researcher · Social Sciences — Spain
I have five publications and two years of postdoctoral experience in social policy. I want to strengthen the impact and dissemination parts of my future MSCA proposal and prepare alternatives if the proposal is not funded.
Research and career situation
Anna P. represents a concrete researcher profile rather than a testimonial. The profile combines the researcher’s education, publication record, current country, research field and immediate objective. In this situation, the useful question is not only whether one Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions application is possible, but how the existing research assets can support several credible European career and funding pathways.
The first review would normally consider eligibility, publication evidence, language readiness, host or institutional fit, the maturity of the research idea and the time available before the next transition. The same evidence can then be reused across proposal preparation, alternative funding, academic positioning, industry R&D, commercialisation or research-institute development.
Possible support route
For this profile, the support route can combine a readiness assessment, proposal or research-profile review, host and funding strategy, and preparation of alternatives beyond a single fellowship. Where commercial or organisational potential exists, the research can also be examined as the basis for industry collaboration, intrapreneurship, consulting, a research company or an independent research centre.
Check Your Eligibility Apply Now
Questions researchers often ask
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.