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Middle East Chapter

4 Board Members
37 Members
2019 EST.

Who we are

 

The Middle East Chapter is part of the MCAA and a network hub to focus members' activities in the Middle Eastern countries- all countries in the Middle East apart from those with an autonomous chapter. The chapter aims to introduce MSCA opportunities to start and develop productive collaborations between academic and industrial institutions in the member countries and EU institutions. The chapter encourages local networking, motivation, and recruitment between Middle East fellows and MCAA/MSCA.

 

Objectives

 

  • Encourage local networking and establish a mutually beneficial relationship between MCAA and its alumni within the Middle East region
  • Initiate activities and events with added value to the alumni network
  • Increase, attract, support, and facilitate the connections between MSCA fellows and alumni
  • Interact and partner with external stakeholders within the Middle East region

 

Joining the chapter

The MSCA fellows from member countries are welcome to join the chapter. Membership is free and open to all MCAA members who have a connection to the Middle East region. Membership to the chapter provides access to the activities, information, and the right to participate in the election for the chapter chair. For the membership, just log onto the MCAA portal (https://www.mariecuriealumni.eu/groups/middle-east-chapter) and click on "join group".

Keep an eye on the chapter's news and future events:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcaa-me-chapter/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mcaa_me

Contact us on: [email protected]

 

Events

Events

PAST
16 Sep 2026 10:30
Kuwait Al Asimah Governorate, Kuwait
Organised by the MCAA Chapters/Working Groups

by Middle East Chapter

INTRODCUTION TO MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE (MSCA) ACTIONS
The seminar will provide an overview of MSCA opportunities for researchers and institutions , including available schemes, eligibility, benefits for researchers and host institutions, career development, and opportunities for building collaborations with European institutions. We are delighted to welcome Dr. Tugba Arslan Kantarcioglu , Horizon Europe MSCA National Contact Point and National Coordinator for EURAXESS, and Dr. Vladislav Ivanistsev , Chair of the MCAA Baltic States Chapter, as speakers.
Members are warmly encouraged to participate either in person at KCST or online via Zoom .

Registration is required for all participants. Please register in advance using the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-YxY42wlHEtCwyDkwfCEsSWWhNNEv6ZpxF9MWAvuygQ/viewform?edit_requested=true

For online participation:
Join the Seminar via Zoom: https://kcst-edu-kw.zoom.us/j/94353228312?pwd=Ioh6Tj7xJ4erjpcPGMDQzvG9KaXiFh.1

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PAST
18 Mar 2026 11:00
Jordan Amman
Organised by others

by Middle East Chapter

Horizon Europe MSCA Info day for Algeria, Jordan, Morocco
MSCA Info Day focusing on Staff Exchanges (SE) will take place online on 18 March 2026, bringing together researchers, universities, research organisations and other stakeholders from Jordan, Algeria and Morocco interested in participating in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) under Horizon Europe.
The event is organised by the MSCA-GLOPOL project, funded by the European Commission.

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Middle East Chapter
PAST
27 Feb 2022 01:00
Organised by the MCAA

by Middle East Chapter

INTRODUCTION to Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) under Horizon Europe
Introduction to Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) under Horizon Europe” event is your opportunity to get the introductory information related to the MSCA under Horizon Europe and to meet the fellows of Marie Curie Alumni Association - Middle East Chapter (MCAA-ME). It is open to individual researchers, higher education institutions, research institutes, research funding agencies, and any other organizations interested in applying to future funding calls, and is free of charge.
The event will be held in hybrid mode and in both Arabic and English languages.

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