Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship: From Academic Foundations to Funded Research — A Real Conversation with Anurag Verma
- By Farin Khatoon. The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) fellowship represents one of the most rigorous and internationally respected funding mechanisms for researchers aspiring to build independent, globally mobile scientific careers. Beyond financial support, MSCA embodies a philosophy of research excellence, structured training, and cross-border collaboration —principles that increasingly define successful scientific careers in Europe and beyond. In this blog, we explore the fellowship not only through formal guidelines and application frameworks, but also through a grounded, real-world academic journey . Featured in this discussion is Anurag Verma , whose academic trajectory—from undergraduate physics training to advanced research in materials science—offers a candid perspective on what it truly takes to secure a Marie Curie–funded research position. This blog complements an in-depth YouTube conversation where Anurag Verma speaks openly about preparation, setbacks, strategy,...
