The Specific Programme shall support the activities for "People", stimulating people to enter into the profession of researcher, strengthening, quantitatively and qualitatively, the human potential in research and technology in Europe including as regards the potential of women. The activities supporting training and career development of researchers, referred to as "Marie Curie Actions", shall focus on the key aspects of skills and career development and strengthened links with national systems.

The following "Marie Curie Actions" will be supported:

• Initial training of researchers
• Life-long training and career development
• Industry-academia partnerships and pathways
• The international dimension
• Specific actions

The Community provisional funding available for the programme is:

• 4.750,00 Million EUR (Global Budget)