Periodic Reporting for period 1 - MCAA-new-horizon (MCAA new horizon: Enhancing the impact of MSCA Alumni on the European Research Landscape)
Reporting period: 2022-10-01 to 2023-09-30
Education and training: including through the direct organisation of training courses as well as the provision of financial support to attend external training courses and the allocation of licenses to enrol in courses provided through online education platforms.
Career advancement: including through the dissemination of information on jobs, collaborations and funding opportunities, and the development of an internal mentoring programme)
Networking: including through the organisation of 120+ events and gatherings organised by the MCAA, its Working Groups and geographical Chapters, the recruitment of new members, the update of members’ profiles in the database, and the communication of MCAA activities through different channels)
The MCAA has helped to shape the political and scientific landscape affecting the work and education of researchers and related professions through:
The elaboration and circulation of recommendations to the European Commission and other institutions
Collaboration with other stakeholder organisations for the development of common positions on relevant policy issues
The participation in third-party events representing the MSCA community
The MCAA has significantly improved its internal capacity, through:
The setting up of an Operational Team responsible for the daily management of the Association and of the MCAA community (members, WG&C)
The review and redesign of internal workflows and processes and the implementation of new management tools
Throughout the past year, MCAA demonstrated its commitment to communication and knowledge dissemination by publishing four newsletters, an annual magazine, multiple blog articles, and organizing globally accessible webinars and podcasts. Furthermore, the association took the initiative to publish a book covering diverse topics, showcasing its dedication to advancing knowledge and engaging with a broad audience.