Three international research grants for 2026 are now open:
1. MSCA Staff Exchanges 2025 (Deadline: 16 Apr 2026)
2. Multisectoral approach to tackle chronic non-communicable diseases: implementation research maximising collaboration and coordination with sectors and in settings beyond the healthcare system (GACD) (Deadline: 16 Apr 2026)
3. Innovative interventions to prevent the harmful effects of using digital technologies on the mental health of children and young adults (Deadline: 16 Apr 2026)
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1. MSCA Staff Exchanges 2025
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Staff Exchanges action funds short-term international and inter-sectoral exchanges of staff members involved in research and innovation activities of participating organisations. It aims to develop sustainable collaborative projects between different organisations from the academic and non-academic sectors (in particular SMEs), based in Europe and beyond. Exchanged staff benefit from new knowledge, skills and career development perspectives, while participating organisations increase their research and innovation capacities.
Funding Organization: EU Horizon Europe
Eligibility
Staff Exchanges are open to international consortia of universities, research institutions, businesses, SMEs and other non-academic organisations. They need to include
• at least three organisations in three different countries, two of which need to be located in a different EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country
• above this minimum, the participation of organisations from any country is possible
• if all participating organisations are from the same sector (academic or non-academic), at least one must be from a non-associated Third Country
Individual staff members are selected by their sending organisations to take part in the planned exchanges.
Funding Coverage
Staff Exchanges projects can last up to four years. The grant funds the mobility of seconded staff members from one month to one year. Staff involved should return to their sending organisations after the secondment, to pass on their knowledge. In addition, funding is provided for research, training and networking activities, as well as management and indirect costs.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted to the EU Funding & Tenders Portal: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/home
Application Deadline: 16 April 2026
Further Information: https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/actions/staff-exchanges
List of Countries
EU Member States: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.
Associated countries to Horizon Europe: Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Faroe Islands, Georgia, Iceland, Israel, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Türkiye, Tunisia, United Kingdom, and Ukraine.
***Participants from the following low- to middle-income countries are automatically eligible for funding: Thailand
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2. Multisectoral approach to tackle chronic non-communicable diseases: implementation research maximising collaboration and coordination with sectors and in settings beyond the healthcare system (GACD)
The aim of this topic is to fund implementation research focused on strategies to tackle the growing burden of NCDs through actions in sectors and settings outside the traditional health system and its facilities (with or without the involvement of the healthcare system) to attain equitable health-related outcomes or influence health determinants for people living in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and/or underserved populations in high-income countries (HICs).
Funding Organization: EU Horizon Europe
Scope: Healthcare
Eligibility: Project proposals must involve a minimum of three independent legal entities from three different eligible countries, from Europe and countries associated with the Horizon Europe program (such as Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, the UK, and more), plus low and middle-income countries. This topic requires the effective contribution of social sciences and humanities (SSH) disciplines and the involvement of SSH experts.
Maximum Award: Up to 4 million EUR for up to 5 years
Application Process: Applications must be submitted to the EU Funding & Tenders Portal: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/home
Application Deadline: 16 April 2026
Funding ID: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-09
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3. Innovative interventions to prevent the harmful effects of using digital technologies on the mental health of children and young adults
The call is open to address any mental disorder caused or aggravated by the use of digital technologies, such as addiction, self-harm behaviour, increased anxiety or decreased self-esteem, sleeping-disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders.
Funding Organization: EU Horizon Europe
Scope: Healthcare
Eligibility: Teams may include researchers, policymakers, practitioners, community stakeholders, communications, and public engagement experts. Applications are open to established and mid-career researchers based anywhere in the world, except for mainland China and those in countries that are targets of international sanctions.
Project proposals must involve a minimum of three independent legal entities from three different eligible countries, from Europe and countries associated with the Horizon Europe program (such as Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, the UK, and more), plus low and middle-income countries. The participation of start-ups, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is encouraged.
Maximum Award: Up to 8 million EUR for up to 5 years.
Application Process: Applications must be submitted to the EU Funding & Tenders Portal: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/home
Application Deadline: 16 April 2026
Funding ID: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-02
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For more information, please contact
Ms. Panida Suwannatheerak and Ms. Mananchaya Pissaparn
Tel. 02 470 9654
Email: researchfollowup@kmutt.ac.th
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