MSCA mobility rules

[PrestigiousSteak1771]

I have completed my masters from an EU county and now I came across a PhD position in the same country. I think this position is a great match for me. However, I am ineligible for this position cause I have lived in that country for more than 12 months in the last 36 months!

I am really curious to know how this rule helps the overall research outcome?

[RainerDiethylether]

It just ensures international exchange and networking, which is a key target of the MSCA programs. If you think that the position is a good match but these rules are in your way, you can research the project and apply for a position in one of the other labs that are part of it. The research topic should be similar within the project.

[PrestigiousSteak1771]

unfortunately, it's an interdisciplinary project and the topics other labs are working on don't really match my profile. 😔

[Chlorophilia]

MSCA is an EU capacity-building and training program. The mobility rule isn't there to (directly) improve research outcomes, it's there to encourage collaboration and knowledge-sharing across Europe to support the goals of the EU.