Spanish Presidency Conference: MSCA DIverse REsearch Careers to Tackle Global Challenges

Project Information

MSCA DiReCT-GC

Grant agreement ID: 101131139

DOI 10.3030/101131139

Project closed

EC signature date 16 June 2023

Start date 1 July 2023

End date 30 April 2024

Funded under

• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)

Total cost € 317 770,00

EU contribution € 150 000,00

Coordinated by

FUNDACION ESPANOLA PARA LA CIENCIAY LA TECNOLOGIA, F.S.P., FECYT
Spain

Project description

Bridging the gap between science and policy

The MSCA-funded DiReCT-GC project aims to strengthen the connection between scientific research and effective policymaking. Organised by the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT) on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation (MCIN), the MSCA conference will take place in Toledo in November 2023. This event is set to shine a spotlight on the contributions of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) programme to addressing global challenges from a local and global perspective. The conference will delve into the future of diverse and inclusive research careers, emphasising their role in supporting evidence-based policy decisions. Interactive debates will provide valuable insights to shape the upcoming 2025-2027 Work Programme.

Objective

The project MSCA DiReCT-GC (DIverse REsearch Careers to Tackle Global Challenges) aims at organizing the MSCA conference with the overarching objective of fostering the connection between science and policy making to better address societal challenges. The event, organised by the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT), on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation (MCIN) will be held November 14th and 15th 2023 in the city of Toledo, in the University of Castilla-La-Mancha (UCLM) premises.

With the aim of raising the visibility of MSCA and establishing a link with the policy agenda, the conference will address ongoing initiatives in the realm of science for policy, the contributions of MSCA to societal challenges from a global perspective to a local impact, and the future of diverse and inclusive research careers, including professional paths to support evidence-based policy making. The event will also offer enough space for interactive debates on the MSCA main features with the aim of contributing to the upcoming 2025-2027 Work Programme. Finally, a recognition of the MSCA best projects in terms of science for policy contributions will be present in the MSCA Awards Ceremony.

Keywords

• Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions
• Conference
• Mobility
• Career Development
• Science for Policy
• ERA Policy Agenda
• Global Challenges
• Inclusiveness
• Spanish Presidency of EU

Programme(s)

• HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Main Programme
• HORIZON.1.2.5 - Promoting Public Outreach

Topic(s)

• HORIZON-MSCA-2023-ESP-IBA - Presidency event: MSCA Conference under Spanish Presidency

Call for proposal

HORIZON-MSCA-2023-ESP-IBA

Funding Scheme

HORIZON-CSA - HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Coordinator

FUNDACION ESPANOLA PARA LA CIENCIAY LA TECNOLOGIA, F.S.P., FECYT

• Net EU contribution: € 150 000,00
• Address: CALLE DEL PINTOR MURILLO NUMERO 15 ; 28100 Alcobendas ; Spain
• Region: Comunidad de Madrid › Comunidad de Madrid › Madrid
• Activity type: Research Organisations
• Total cost: € 317 770,00