Opening soon MSCA Staff Exchanges 2027 — staff exchanges between universities, institutes and companies (Horizon Europe)
The MSCA Staff Exchanges 2027 call (HORIZON-MSCA-2027-SE-01-01) has an indicative budget of €95.04 million for secondments of 1–12 months of researchers and technical, administrative or management staff between universities, institutes and companies in different countries.
- Who can apply
- Consortia of at least three legal entities independent of one another, each from a different country, with at least…
- Total budget
- 95.04 million
- Funding amount
- Funding is calculated according to the number of person-months of secondment proposed
- Submission period
- 15 Dec 2026 – 15 Apr 2027
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The guide has not been published yet, but good applications are built before launch. Those who start when the call window opens usually miss out on it.
Who can apply
Consortia of at least three legal entities that are independent of one another, each from a different country, with at least two from an EU Member State or a country associated to Horizon Europe. The consortium must include both academic and non-academic partners (companies, SMEs, NGOs, public institutions). Researchers at any career stage, from doctoral candidates to postdoctoral researchers, can be seconded, as can administrative, technical or management staff involved in research and innovation.
What it covers
- Staff secondments of 1 month to 1 year, in projects lasting up to four years
- Travel, accommodation and subsistence allowance for the seconded person
- Special needs allowance, where applicable
- The organisation's research, training and networking costs
- Management costs
- Indirect costs
We prepare your application before the window opens
- We analyse whether you qualify and under which programme exactly.
- We build the application: business plan, budget, supporting documents.
- We submit during the call window and follow the evaluation.
- We stay with you through the reimbursement file and final payment.
Frequently asked questions
Can a company from Romania take part in MSCA Staff Exchanges 2027?
Yes. The consortium must include non-academic organisations, and SMEs are explicitly named among the eligible participants. Romania is an EU Member State, so a Romanian organisation can be one of the two required partners from the EU or associated countries.
How long can a secondment last in MSCA Staff Exchanges?
A secondment lasts between one month and one year. The whole project can last up to four years.
Can people who are not researchers also be seconded?
Yes. Besides researchers at any career stage, from doctoral candidates to postdoctoral researchers, administrative, technical or management staff involved in the project's research and innovation activities can also be seconded.
Is the MSCA Staff Exchanges 2027 call open now?
No. As of 3 October 2026, the call has "forthcoming" status. The opening is estimated for 15 December 2026 and the submission deadline for 15 April 2027, both still to be confirmed by the Commission. Results are announced for September 2027 and the signing of grant agreements for November 2027.
Are online secondments accepted?
No. The programme requires physical mobility, and virtual mobility is not permitted for secondments.
How do you form an eligible consortium?
The consortium needs at least three legal entities that are independent of one another, from three different countries, of which at least two are from the EU or from countries associated to Horizon Europe. There must be both academic and non-academic partners. Secondments between companies in the same group are not eligible.
How long does it take to prepare the application?
It depends on the complexity of the project and the documents you already have. The first step is the eligibility analysis, which tells you what needs to be prepared.
What happens if I do not qualify?
We tell you before any contract is signed, and if another suitable programme exists, we point you to it.
Next step
We prepare your application until it opens — MSCA Staff Exchanges 2027 — staff exchanges between universities, institutes and companies (Horizon Europe)
Fill in the form and we will tell you whether you qualify. If you do not qualify under this programme, we will tell you which other one you could apply for — or that there is none, if that is the case.
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