COFUND: What if the national salary is lower than the ‘Choose Europe for Science’ allowance?

The Programmes funded by the MSCA Choose Europe for Science 2025 call will operate in two phases: a first phase lasting 24 or 36 months, in which the EC will provide funding equivalent to the minimum gross monthly remuneration for each recruited researchers of 6 700 EUR. A second phase, with a duration of 24 months and funded entirely by the Beneficiary, will offer remuneration rates set at a level that is nationally competitive and attractive. The applicant beneficiaries are expected to include in their proposals the details on the applicable national salary scales, as well as any other relevant information, enabling independent international evaluators to assess the competitiveness and attractiveness of the remuneration set for the second phase of their Programmes.
In case the level of the salary corresponding to postdoctoral researchers (according to the national legislation in force) is lower than the minimum monthly gross remuneration during the first phase (6 700 Euro), the beneficiary is expected to apply the same strategy as for all other MSCA grants contracted in the respective country.