The PRISM project, selected by the European Commission, is a doctoral programme open to researchers from all over the world, regardless of their nationality.
Researchers funded under the COFUND programme have to comply with the general mobility rule of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). It encourages transnational, intersectoral and interdisciplinary mobility of talented foreign researchers. The MSCA aim at equipping researchers with the necessary skills and international experience for a successful career, either in the public or in the private sector. The programme responds to the challenges faced by researchers, offering them attractive working conditions and the opportunity to move between academic and other settings.
The Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) is an international, non-profit network that brings together researchers who have benefited from the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). Founded in 2013, the MCAA aims to support the professional development, networking, and collaboration of its members across disciplines, sectors, and countries. It promotes excellence in research and fosters interdisciplinary and intersectoral cooperation, aligning closely with the goals of MSCA and EU-funded initiatives such as COFUND projects.
The association plays a key role in strengthening the European Research Area by connecting thousands of researchers worldwide, offering career development opportunities, mentoring schemes, training events, and policy engagement activities. It also advocates for researchers’ interests at the European level and contributes to shaping research and innovation policies.
For COFUND projects, the MCAA represents a valuable partner and stakeholder, providing access to a highly skilled, international talent pool and supporting dissemination, outreach, and long-term networking opportunities for funded researchers.