“Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions” Africa Webinars

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Wed, 2 Jul 2025    :  (Europe/Brussels) –

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EURAXESS Africa is pleased to invite researchers, academics, and research managers to two informative webinars focused on the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) – a flagship programme of the European Union supporting international research mobility and career development.
Who Should Attend?

– Researchers at all career stages
– Research support staff and administrators
– Higher education professionals
– Representatives of African universities and research institutions .
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Hybrid Workshop on Horizon Europe -Africa Initiative III

Focus on Ghana

(Africa/Accra), 9am – 12:30pm
Cedi Conference Room 3, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
This workshop aims to equip participants with comprehensive information and engaging, hands-on interactive sessions centered on the Horizon Europe – Africa Initiative III, specifically tailored for Ghana. Attendees will navigate the EURAXESS and EU FundingTender Portals, discover tips for proposal preparation, and learn about establishing consortia and the submission process. Moreover, testimonials from previous EU-funded projects will provide valuable insights and share experiences with participants.
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Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025 and Africa Initiative III

Focus on Kenya

(Europe/Brussels), 10am – 12:30pm

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at 10:00 CET for an exclusive online information session on Horizon Europe’s Africa Initiative III – Focus on Kenya. Organised by the European Commission, the EU Delegation to Kenya, and EURAXESS Africa, this high-level event will unveil 24 new call topics launched under the Africa Initiative III, backed by an impressive €500 million budget—more than double that of previous initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to discover concrete avenues for enhanced EU–Kenya and broader EU–Africa collaboration in research and innovation. .
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Hands-on Seminar on Horizon Europe

University of Seychelles

(Europe/Brussels), 9:30 – 11:30am
EURAXESS Africa, in collaboration with the University of Seychelles, is pleased to host a Hands-on Seminar on Horizon Europe on

, 2025, at 9:30 AM CET / 11:30 AM Seychelles time. This interactive session is designed to provide researchers, academics, and innovation stakeholders with practical guidance on how to engage with Horizon Europe — the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation. Participants will gain insights into funding opportunities,  partnership building, and access to support tools offered by EURAXESS. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with experts and enhance your chances of success in European research collaborations.
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Past Events Strong Regional Engagement Marked the Success of Two Webinars on Horizon Europe – Mediterranean Initiative II

The Horizon Europe – Mediterranean Initiative II  witnessed an impressive milestone this week with the successful delivery of two webinars held on

and 11, 2025. Organised to promote regional cooperation in research and innovation (R&I), the webinars attracted over 600 registered participants, with more than 250 active online attendees across both sessions. The events kicked off with an opening address by Ms. Nienke Buisman, Head of Unit – Asia, Pacific, Africa & the Middle East, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission. Her remarks highlighted the growing importance of science diplomacy and cross-Mediterranean collaboration, and provided key insights into current EU policy developments in the region. These webinars mark a significant step toward strengthening the EU-MED R&I partnership and serve as a strong foundation for future cooperation under Horizon Europe.
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Impactful High-Level Event Unveils New Call Topics Under Horizon Europe – Africa Initiative III, Focused on Nigeria

Impactful High-Level Event Unveils New Call Topics Under Horizon Europe – Africa Initiative III, Focused on Nigeria On

, a high-level event organized by the European Commission, the EU Delegation to Nigeria, Nigeria’s Federal Ministries of Science & Technology and Education, Nigeria’s Embassy to Belgium, Luxembourg, and the EU, and Nigeria’s Horizon Europe National Contact Points, in partnership with EURAXESS Africa, effectively unveiled new call topics under the Horizon Europe – Africa Initiative III.

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Hands-on Workshop on Proposal Filing for Horizon Europe “Africa Initiative III” Held in Kigali, Rwanda, as part of the 12th EDCTP Forum

Hands-on Workshop on Proposal Filing for Horizon Europe “Africa Initiative III” Held in Kigali, Rwanda, as part of the 12th EDCTP Forum On

, EURAXESS Africa and the Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR) Africa Office, co-facilitated a Workshop co-hosted by the European Commission (DG Research & Innovation), the EU Delegation to Rwanda and Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation. This event was held as a side event alongside the 12th EDCTP3 Forum, which took place from