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United Kingdom Chapter

2 Board Members
840 Members
2014 EST.
Coordinator fouzia zayou

The UK Chapter is an initiative of Marie Curie fellows and alumni from various UK institutions.

We believe that being part of the Marie Curie Alumni Association and of a geographical chapter enables MC fellows and alumni to operate actively on a local basis and facilitate stronger connections. Ultimately, this will help achieve the objectives of the MCA Association.

We indeed share the aims and objectives of the MCA Association and intend to embed them into all our activities.

 

Aims and objectives:

- To encourage local networking and to establish a mutually-beneficial relationship between MCAA and its alumni in the UK (or with UK connections);

- To initiate activities, events, seminars, and webinars that add value to the Alumni network and prospective Marie Curie applicants;

- To create a network of MC fellows and alumni connecting universities and research centres and encouraging communication and collaborations;

- To recruit, attract, support and facilitate the exchange of knowledge among MC fellows and alumni;

- To sponsor and support activities that will enhance the image of MCAA.

 

Check out our different communication channels and sign up for our newsletter. All the links here!

 

We encourage you to join our chapter if you are interested in (i) networking with other fellows and alumni in the UK, (ii) increasing awareness and visibility of the MCAA, and (iii) supporting new MCAA members to settle in the region.

 

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Should you have any questions, please get in touch at [email protected]

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Events

Events

UPCOMING
19 Nov 2026 18:00
Organised by the MCAA Chapters/Working Groups

by United Kingdom Chapter

More Than a Grant: My MSCA Journey from Fellow to Mentor
From MSCA Fellow to leading networks and mentoring future researchers!

Jelena is a Professor in Digital Engineering at Durham University and President of UKACM, Jelena has coordinated two MSCA doctoral training networks and currently hosts four Postdoctoral Fellows. Her research brings together digital twins, simulation and AI to make infrastructure more resilient.

Hear how one fellowship helped kick-start this remarkable journey, and what she has learned along the way!

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PAST
23 Oct 2026 07:00
Organised by the MCAA Chapters/Working Groups

by United Kingdom Chapter

Navigating AI together: The MCAA AI Working Group's Approach to the Future of Research
Save the date!
Join us for a webinar with Quentin Loisel on 23 October at 5:00 pm UK time.
Quentin researches how AI is reshaping scientific research, with a focus on human–AI collaboration, collective intelligence, and the future of research systems.
He is a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University’s METRICS, leads the MCAA Artificial Intelligence Working Group, and advises Health CASCADE.
Registration link: https://mariecuriealumni-eu.zoom.us/meeting/register/n6e5DiLvTXeSQwcjVUHUTg#/registration

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PAST
21 Sep 2026 18:00
Organised by the MCAA Chapters/Working Groups

by United Kingdom Chapter

Striving for Excellence with ERC Funding
Antonino holds a PhD in Chemistry and has extensive international research experience. He is an MCAA member and currently the UK National Contact Point for the European Research Council (ERC) at UKRI.
Topic: Striving for Excellence with ERC Funding
Date: 21st September 2026
Time: 4:00–5:00 PM UK time
It’s a great opportunity to hear more about the ERC and get some useful insights directly from the National Contact Point.
🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e_73xApz

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PAST
3 Aug 2026 17:00
Organised by the MCAA Chapters/Working Groups

by United Kingdom Chapter

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities
The session will be delivered by "Raquel Meco Melguizo (UKRI)" and will provide an overview of the fellowship scheme, the application process, eligibility, and practical tips for preparing a competitive application.

Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A session.

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United Kingdom Chapter
PAST
14 May 2026 11:00
Organised by others

by United Kingdom Chapter

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 Call Information Webinar
Within the next two months, UKRI will be holding two MSCA Information webinars – one of the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 call that is already open and one for the MSCA Doctoral Networks which is due to open on 28 May 2026 – and we would be most grateful if you could please disseminate those within your networks. For the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 call Information Webinar:

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 call Information Webinar – UKRO, 14 May 2026, 10:00-12:00
MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 Call Information Webinar – UKRO, 18 June 2026, 10:00-12:00

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