The People programme of the Seventh European Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP7) is dedicated to promoting the careers of researchers and encouraging the mobility of researchers. It draws on a budget of €4.7 billion.

To meet this objective, the programme supports a range of initiatives aiming to enhance the quality of the training and the development of researcher careers and to promote geographical and intersectoral mobility.

Marie Curie Actions, all of which are geared to specific aims. The Marie Curie Actions are open to:

• Researchers, who can apply for individual mobility grants at any point in their career;
• Research organisations, which are eligible for grants if they have joined a mobility network.

To participate in a Marie Curie Action, applicants must respond to a call for project proposals. The participation rules are specified for each call.