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The Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) has launched a survey to gather insights on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping research and innovation across the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) community. Questions focus on awareness and perceptions of AI in research, the use of AI tools in scientific work, and finally the needs related to training. By participating, the MSCA fellows and alumni will contribute to an evidence base that can inform future training and policy initiatives under the MSCA. The questionnaire takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete. MSCA fellows and alumni are invited to complete the survey by 31 January 2026. All information related to this initiative is available in the news article on the MCAA website. About the MCAA The Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) is a global network of researchers who have benefited from or are benefiting from the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). The MCAA supports and contributes to advancing knowledge for a global, diverse, and informed society. Its primary focus is to support its members’ career development, offer networking opportunities, and contribute to shaping research and innovation policies in the EU. Currently, the MCAA has over 23,000 members from 150+ countries, at all career stages and from diverse research fields.
2025-12-19 Research Infrastructures Health Culture and society Security Digital, Industry & SpaceIn the context of simplification, the Commission has introduced the following substantial changes in the Standard Application Form (Version 5.0) for Horizon Europe Research & Innovation Actions (RIA) and Innovation Actions (IA) and Coordination and Support Actions (CSA): Simplified section 2.1 'Project's pathways towards impact':Several guidelines have been removed from this section, among which the requirement to include scale and significance. Commission's jutification: Initially introduced as a measure to help participants, it has turned out to be complex and in many cases difficult to quantify expected impact. Simplified section 3.1 'Work plan and resources'The tables on 'other cost categories' and 'in kind-contributions' have been removed. The table on 'purchase costs' has been simplified. Commission's jutification: For the evaluation of the implementation criterion, evaluators mainly need information on the major equipment to be purchased. Additional details could be asked at a later phase for proposals retained for funding. Reduction of the page limit RIA & IA: the page limit is set at 40 pages. For topics using lump sum funding, it is set at 45 pages. CSA: the page limit is set at 25 pages. For topics using lump sum funding, it is set at 28 pages. Note that the revised templates are applicable for the 2026 and 2027 call topics.!Please do keep in mind that the correct template to be used as an applicant to a specific call topic is always the one linked to this topic in the submission system!
2025-12-17 Defence EDFThe European Defence Fund (EDF) has published its work programme for 2026, allocating €1 billion for defence research and development projects. The programme, approved on 17 December 2025, features 31 call topics aimed at enhancing military capacities. This includes seven thematic calls for proposals, three non-thematic calls, and one initiative focusing on threats posed by hypersonic glide vehicles. Additionally, it encompasses two actions aimed at supporting the EU alliance for medical countermeasures in defence. This structured approach aims to foster collaboration in the defence sector and advance innovative solutions. For further details, including the full list of call topics, indicative budget, and fact sheet, please visit the European Commission's website at EDF Work Programma 2026.
2025-12-17 Deployment: Best use of technologiesPlease note that the European Commission has extended the deadline for call DIGITAL-2025-BESTUSE-TECH-09 with the following two call topics: European Digital Identity Wallet EU Mobile Driving Licences) NEW closing date: 15 January 2026 (previously 09 December 2025)
2025-12-11 Digital, Industry & Space Digital EuropeThe Digital Decade policy programme sets up a monitoring and collaboration mechanism based on common objectives and targets for 2030, in particular on digital infrastructure, digital skills, digitalisation of public services and digitalisation of businesses. The Commission must review the programme by 30 June 2026 and may propose amendments. It will assess whether the programme and its implementation require changes in the light of technical, economic or societal developments and the evolution of EU priorities. To gather input for this review, the Commission is currently collecting feedback from stakeholders. Contributing to the survey is possible until 23 December 2025 via this link.
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The Miricle project, ‘Mine Risk Clearance for Europe’, obtained funding under the European Defence Industrial Development programme call ‘Underwater control contributing to resilience at sea’. The main objective of the project was to achieve a European and sovereign capacity in future mine warfare and create a path for the next generation ‘made in Europe’ countermeasure solutions. In order to realise this objective, Miricle addressed various stages: studies, design, prototyping and testing. These stages inter alia included the successful testing of an XL Unmanned Underwater Vehicle, a protototyped mine disposal system and multiple innovative systems to detect buried mines. Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ), was one of the five Belgian partners in the consortium. Within the project, VLIZ was able to forward its research on the acoustic imaging of the seabed to spatially map and visualize buried structures and objects - in this case buried mines - in the highest possible detail. VLIZ also led the work on ‘Port and Offshore Testing’, building on the expertise of the institute in the field of marine operations and technology.
