The selection process

The selection process

Timeline and workflow

European Science Foundation

MSCA Cofunds – ESF

ESF specialises in research assessment, helping organisations identify and fund the most promising research across a wide range of projects and applications.

Together with a Community of Experts, of over 10,000 reviewers across all scientific fields, they deliver independent, high-quality research evaluations that support informed funding decisions.

With decades of experience managing a broad range of competitive research funding calls,  they offer end-to-end support for the evaluation process, including setting up application submission platforms, providing external reviews, organising review panels, and facilitating applicant rebuttals and interviews.

They collaborate with over 50 international partners, including research funding organisations, universities, philanthropies, national and regional authorities, and MSCA Cofunds (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions).

Important dates

Call Opening:

1st May 2026 at 09:00 CET

Deadline for applications:

30th June 2026 at 23:59 CET

Evaluation Period:

1st July – 31st December 2026

Online Interviews:

4th January– 15th February 2027

Final ranking and funding decision:

16th February – 31st March 2027

Fellowship period begins:

April – September 2027 (estimated)