05 March 2015

IF: Are part-time contracts allowed?

Part-time employment can be accepted for personal reasons (family or sick leave) and since the publication of the work programme 2018-2020, part-time for professional reasons in order to pursue supplementary activities can also be requested provided that it is in agreement with the supervisor and beneficiary, and it received prior approval by the Research Executive Agency (REA).

In case of part-time work for professional reasons, the researcher must dedicate at least 50% of their working time to the MSCA IF action.

Supplementary activities include, for example, creating a company, pursuing another research project, engaging in advanced studies not related to the MSCA grant, etc.

Please note: For Global Fellowships part-time work due to engaging in supplementary activities cannot take place during the outgoing phase of the Global Fellowships.

Last but not least: A researcher cannot be involved in two MSCA grants at the same time.