ELIGIBILITY FOR European Union Marie Curie Funding

Group 1: Early Stage Researchers.   These are researchers within European Member or Associated States that are in the first 4 years (full-time equivalent) of their research activity, including the period of research training. The reference period to qualify is:

• counted from the diploma giving access to doctoral studies (the degree holder must embark on doctoral studies without having to acquire any further qualifications) in the country in which the diploma was obtained
• covers the first 4 years of experience in research or the period until a doctoral degree is obtained, whichever is shorter

Persons who have obtained a doctorate are ineligible for the Early Stage Researchers places, independently of the time taken to acquire it.

Group 2: Experienced Researchers with up to 10 years of Experience.  These  are defined as researchers within European Member or Associated States:

• having at least 4 years of research experience (full-time equivalent) since gaining a University diploma giving them access to doctoral studies (the degree must entitle the holder to embark on doctoral studies, without having to acquire any further qualifications), in the country in which the degree/diploma was obtained, or;
• already in possession of a doctoral degree, independently of the time taken to acquire it

Eligible States

European Member States

Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Associated States

Bulgaria, Iceland, Israel, Liechtenstein, Norway, Romania, Switzerland, Turkey