FAQs
- Home
- FAQs
The list of FAQs, which contains questions for the current Framework Programme (Horizon Europe), is updated with questions taken from the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Q&A Blog. Make sure that you visit the blog for the latest FAQs on MSCA.
For MSCA FAQs pertaining to the previous Framework Programme (Horizon 2020) visit the old blog which the project will also update on a regular basis.
COFUND
There is a template for the budget structure with listed categories on p. 9 of the project proposal template. The budget will depend on the proposed research training programme.
There is no minimum or maximum requirement. It all depends on the research training programme being proposed; the evaluators will then assess the feasibility and credibility of the proposed budget.
The number of researchers is not equal to person months. There is a certain number of researchers, then a researcher will have a fellowship with a certain duration. The duration of the individual fellowship multiplied by the number of researchers will give the number of person months. Example: the duration is 48 months and there are 21 researchers, we multiply and have a total of 1008 person months, and this number multiplied by the unit cost which is 2800 euros in the case of the Doctoral programme gives an EU contribution of 2,8 million euro.
Yes. Researchers recruited by implementing partners shall be included in the number of researchers recruited by the beneficiary.
Yes, the applicant can leave it blank or use if relevant.
Doctoral Networks
Evaluators are instructed to strictly stick to the evaluation criteria, and REA are closely monitoring that. Please note that if such a construction weakens the proposal in any way, according to the evaluation criteria, then it will be penalised under this criterion.
There is no concept of ‘affiliated entities’ in DN, there is the concept of associated partners linked to a beneficiary, whereby there was a pre-existing link between the associated partner and the beneficiary, not created for the purpose of the proposal. Their eligibility is linked to the eligibility of the beneficiary to which they are legally linked.
The institutions involved would be aware of their status as validated by the EC validation services when they get their final PIC.
A helpful list is that of the members of EIROforum: https://www.eiroforum.org/about-eiroforum/members/
In such cases, they should be included as “simple” associated partners, and the link should be described in parts B1 and B2.
In such cases, they should be included as “simple” associated partners, and the link should be described in parts B1 and B2.
MSCA & Citizens (Night)
The deadlines and procedures are set out in the evaluation result letter. For more information on complaints about proposal rejection: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Complaints+about+proposal+rejection.
Postdoctoral Fellowships
A 50-50 time commitment is not possible in PF – at least 70% of the time must be spent in the main host institution (beneficiary), and only up to 30% in any other (partner organisation for the secondment).
They can present an official document issued by the government that shows all the contracts a person has had during a period of time. Without an official document, maybe a bank certificate or statement could work.
Having part-time contracts and participating in researcher projects does not look like a complete parental leave as the researcher was somewhat active in research during this period.
The time researchers want deducted for parental leave is the official time they have taken for parental leave and it needs to be documented, with a certificate from the employer indicating this, together with Social Security documentation.
Taxation does not depend on MSCA rules but on national legislation and also on agreements between different countries.
The applicant could ask the EURAXESS centres of related countries for help.
The fellow should also enquire if there is some sort of double taxation system between the countries that prevent or obliges them to pay taxes during the outgoing phase.
Staff Exchanges
This is mainly for statistics purposes.
‘Associated partners’ are entities which participate in the action, but do not sign the grant agreement, without the right to charge costs or claim contributions. They contribute to the implementation of the action, for instance hosting secondments.
Linked third parties can be added as Associated partners linked to a Beneficiary. The type of link and involvement and activities of such entities must be clearly described in the proposal, Part B, and it will be assessed as part of the evaluation.
In the current text of the Work Programme no letter of commitment is required for Associated partners linked to a beneficiary.
There are 3 possible links: [Same group] if the legal entity is under the same direct or indirect control as another legal entity; [Controls] if a legal entity directly or indirectly controls another legal entity; or [Is controlled by] if a legal entity is directly or indirectly controlled by another legal entity.