Mastering MSCA-COFUND: Strategic Insights and Practical Tips
09/10/2025
About
MSCA-COFUND: How to attract top-tier research talent to your organisation
In 2025, the European Union set aside €105.6 million to fund 30 projects that enabled organisations to increase their R&I capacity by attracting leading doctoral and post-doctoral students.
In total, the European Research Executive Agency (REA) received 136 proposals, an increase from 81 proposals submitted in 2024, of which 27 were funded.
Our latest training event is designed to help research organisations recruit exceptional researchers through the MSCA-COFUND scheme by providing knowledge, insights, and the practical tools that will help them craft standout applications.
Who should attend:
- Directors & research managers
- Research funding advisors
- Potential beneficiary organisations (public or private)
- Anyone planning to implement new doctoral or postdoctoral programmes
What you’ll gain:
- A clear introduction to MSCA-COFUND and “Choose Europe for Science”
- An understanding of eligibility rules and financial structures
- Step-by-step guidance for preparing and submitting your proposal
- Proven tips and tricks to boost your chances of success
Why join?
This is your opportunity to learn directly from experts, avoid common pitfalls, and position your programme to stand out in a competitive funding landscape.
Date & Time
Thursday Oct 9, 2025 at 11am CEST
Agenda
Agenda
* Starting at 11 am Central European Summer Time (CEST)
Introduction
Overview of the MSCA-COFUND scheme
Eligibility conditions
Funding and financial aspects
Application form & proposal preparation
Submission process: relevant aspects
Tips & tricks for a winning application
Q&A
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Speakers
Jorge Pérez Barrio
Strategic consultant and expert in EU programmes
Jorge Pérez Barrio has 15+ years experience in EU funding. He has excelled in the MSCA programme, in particular the COFUND scheme, where since 2016 he has successfully supported 8 winning programmes for the recruitment of over 170 doctoral & postdoctoral researchers with a collective EU funding of over 18M€. Jorge has managed so far an 80% success rate for COFUND applications.
