Events

Join us in Sydney for our first in-person MCAA Oceania Chapter Meet & Greet event.

This activity is organised as an online webinar combined with a mentoring component focused on European research funding opportunities and MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships. It includes a presentation outlining key funding schemes, followed by practical guidance on proposal preparation, evaluation criteria, and common challenges. Experienced MSCA alumni contribute as mentors, sharing insights from their own application experiences. Participants have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion, making the session interactive. The mentoring element allows for more personalised support beyond the webinar.

The MCAA Annual Conference 2026 will take place on 22–25 April in Brussels, Belgium, and online under the theme “Research careers beyond borders: 30 years of the MSCA.”

Standardisation is far more than a technical or regulatory exercise — it is a dynamic, transdisciplinary process through which research and practice continuously inform one another. Alongside publications and patents, standardisation serves as a powerful yet often overlooked channel for knowledge and technology transfer, providing shared concepts, methods, and reference frameworks that strengthen the quality, reproducibility, and uptake of scientific work.

For researchers working across disciplines, sectors, and national borders, engagement in standardisation offers tangible opportunities: broader collaboration networks, greater visibility for research outputs, and a direct pathway to societal and industrial impact. When research shapes standards — and standards in turn inform research — a virtuous cycle emerges that accelerates innovation and reinforces the relevance of science beyond the academic community.

An event organised by the MCAA Communication Working Group in collaboration with MCAA France Chapter and MCAA BeNeLux Chapter. This networking event, open to all MCAA members, brings the MCAA and MSCA community together in Brussels for a Science Communication Special event.

Join us for a visit to Science is Wonderful! 2026, a flagship science outreach event, where over 150 MSCA and ERC researchers bring their work to life through hands-on exhibits, science shows, and interactive demonstrations.

While the SIW event is a 3 day event (18-20 March 2026), and it is completely free of cost. If you wish you can visit any day as per your convinience. However, if you wish to attend this networking event, we'll be there on March 20.

The idea is to meet all the wonderful members of our community to connect, catch up and celebrate science together.

Key Details:
✅ Free admission to Science is Wonderful!
🔗 Registration link to Meet & Greet event - https://shorturl.at/HdCIQ
📍 Maison de la Poste, Rue Picard 7, Brussels
📅 20 March 2026
⚡ Limited grants available for travel - priority to members from nearby regions to Belgium.

Whether you're based in Brussels or travelling in for the day, we'd love to see you there.

Spots are limited, so register now.

Join us for a visit to Science is Wonderful! 2026, a flagship science outreach event, hosted at the stunning Maison de la Poste, where over 150 #MSCA and #ERC researchers bring their work to life through hands-on exhibits, science shows, and interactive demonstrations.

The idea is to meet all the wonderful members of our community to connect, catch up and celebrate science together.

✅ Free admission to Science is Wonderful!
🔗 Registration link to Meet & Greet event - https://forms.monday.com/forms/7a611fbbe5fcc545b50279ecb3118013?r=use1
📍 Maison de la Poste, Rue Picard 7, Brussels
📅 20 March 2026
⚡ Limited grants available for travel

Whether you're based in Brussels or travelling in for the day, we'd love to see you there.

Spots are limited, so register now!