The MCAA Annual Conference 2026 will take place on 22–24 April in Brussels, Belgium, and online under the theme “Research careers beyond borders: 30 years of the MSCA.”

Third edition of MCAA AsiaConnect series focusing on Innovation and Interdisciplinary Collaboration.

We are pleased to invite you to join the 1st MCAA Policy Forum on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the European Parliament. In this event, the MCAA will publish a report on “Impact of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – driving knowledge, innovation and EU competitiveness”. The event will take place under the patronage of the Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Christian Ehler, who will provide a keynote address during the event.

You would like to change your career and you do not know how?

Led by RMIT Europe’s REDI Program, the Bridging Science and Business Working Group (BSB WG) is pleased to co-organise the PhD Career Day Hybrid Event, with the MCAA Spain–Portugal Chapter, and ACCIÓ.

This free one-day event is designed for recent PhD graduates and current PhD candidates who are looking to explore career opportunities, gain insights into professional paths inside and outside academia, and connect with a vibrant international community. Attendees will grasp the ideas and success stories from former PhDs who discovered that there is another life outside the academia. You will hear career stories from PhD alumni, Start-ups, entrepreneurs, project managers and discover support programs, and build networks that can help shape their next steps.

In case of high demand, priority will be given to MSCA fellows in their third year, who are especially encouraged to attend.

Event Details:
📍 Venue: TBS Business School, Barcelona (Carrer de Veneçuela, 116)
📅 Date: Thursday, December 4
⏰ Time: 09:15 – 14:00
🌐 Format: Hybrid — in-person in Barcelona or online
🌐 Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/ypzpm9j6

NOTE:
- In-person registration for the event will be open until 11:59pm CET on Sunday 30 November.
- Online registration will close at 11:59pm CET on Tuesday 2 December.

All PhD candidates—current or prospective— postdocs and researcher who would like to change their career are warmly invited to join.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Marie Curie Meets Finland is the first event in the country-focused Marie Curie series. It features six Marie Curie fellows and researchers from major Finnish universities sharing their study, research, and living experiences in Finland, as well as practical tips for MSCA applications.

Hosted by Dr. Mo Fan from MCAA China Chapter and Jiawei Yang from MCAA Finland Chapter, the event will be held online on November 29 and is supported by the MCAA China Chapter, MCAA Finland Chapter, EURAXESS China, and other partners.