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MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026

European Commission (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions)
European Commission (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions)

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships support career development and training of researchers with a PhD through international, interdisciplinary, and inter-sectoral mobility. The scheme offers two types of fellowships: European Fellowships (12-24 months in EU/Associated Countries, open to all nationalities) and Global Fellowships (12-24 months in Third Countries plus mandatory 12-month return phase, restricted to EU nationals/long-term residents). The 2026 call has an indicative budget of €399.05 million supporting approximately 1,600 research projects.

Who can apply

Open to postdoctoral researchers of any nationality holding a PhD. Researchers must have maximum 8 years post-PhD research experience and comply with mobility rules (not resided/worked in host country >12 months in prior 36 months). Applications require joint submission with host organization in EU/Associated Countries.

Perks & benefits

  • Optional 6-month non-academic placement at European non-academic entity
  • Advanced research training and skill acquisition
  • International and interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities
  • Inter-sectoral mobility experience
  • Access to EURAXESS job portal for hosting offers
  • MSCA National Contact Points for country-specific guidance
  • Seal of Excellence awarded to highly-scored unfunded proposals
  • ERA Fellowships option for widening countries (approximately 40 additional fellowships)

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