Management - MSCA-NET

1 August 2022

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How are the UK legal entities going to participate in the MSCA Staff Exchanges projects?

The UK partners will be funded with the UKRI Horizon Europe Guarantee, in line with the original budget line. They will no longer be able ...

1 August 2022

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Is there a list of open PhD positions under MSCA Doctoral Networks, or are they advertised by the universities that implement the projects/ programmes?

All MSCA projects have to advertise their job offers on the EURAXESS website at a minimum. On top of that, they can also be ...

1 August 2022

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Is a researcher, employed through a H2020 MSCA COFUND, entitled to a family allowance if their family status changes after they were recruited?

A COFUND project can be designed in many different ways and it is up to the beneficiary to decide how the researchers are funded. ...

30 June 2022

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Are there any templates which outline procedures for conflict resolution in MSCA consortia? Specifically, procedures for how participants in the network, at different levels, can raise complaints and how those complaints need to be handled in a formal capacity?

There are no such templates beyond the standard consortium agreement template, such as the one provided by DESCA (https://www.desca-agreement.eu/desca-model-consortium-agreement/).

30 June 2022

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Is it possible to implement a PF and chair a COST action at the same time?

With the approval of REA and the host organisation, it is possible to opt for part-time for professional reasons – if the researcher wishes ...

30 June 2022

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Is it possible for a fellow to work 6 months per year as an MSCA fellow and the other 6 months in an academic position at another institution in another country if they get an approval by the PF host organisation and the other institution?

They would need to discuss this with the project officer, and they can approve or refuse the request. Part time working has to be ...

1 June 2022

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Do EU sanctions on Russia extend to Russian nationals applying for EU funded positions in Europe? For example, can a Russian national apply for a fellowship within an existing MSCA COFUND?

Yes, this is possible. The European Commission has decided not to engage into further cooperation projects with Russian and/or Belarussian entities, but this does ...

1 June 2022

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How long after starting a fellowship can a researcher go on maternity leave?

There are no limitations as to when the researcher can go on maternity leave during the fellowship. An issue might be the employment contract. ...

1 June 2022

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How do MSCA fellows under COFUND projects comply with the Open Access obligation, and in particular, how do they pay for “payment processing“?

It depends on the budget categories proposed by this concrete COFUND programme. Most of the programmes have the same allowances, offering an allowance to ...

3 May 2022

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Is it possible to change the host for the outgoing phase of a Global Fellowship? What are the important things to consider?

It is recommended that at first there is an effort to ensure that the outgoing host respects the agreement – especially if they signed ...

FAQ Type: Management

How are the UK legal entities going to participate in the MSCA Staff Exchanges projects?

Is there a list of open PhD positions under MSCA Doctoral Networks, or are they advertised by the universities that implement the projects/ programmes?

Is a researcher, employed through a H2020 MSCA COFUND, entitled to a family allowance if their family status changes after they were recruited?

Are there any templates which outline procedures for conflict resolution in MSCA consortia? Specifically, procedures for how participants in the network, at different levels, can raise complaints and how those complaints need to be handled in a formal capacity?

Is it possible to implement a PF and chair a COST action at the same time?

Is it possible for a fellow to work 6 months per year as an MSCA fellow and the other 6 months in an academic position at another institution in another country if they get an approval by the PF host organisation and the other institution?

Do EU sanctions on Russia extend to Russian nationals applying for EU funded positions in Europe? For example, can a Russian national apply for a fellowship within an existing MSCA COFUND?

How long after starting a fellowship can a researcher go on maternity leave?

How do MSCA fellows under COFUND projects comply with the Open Access obligation, and in particular, how do they pay for “payment processing“?

Is it possible to change the host for the outgoing phase of a Global Fellowship? What are the important things to consider?

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