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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) 2026
The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships programme supports experienced researchers with a PhD to enhance their creative and innovative potential through advanced training and international, interdisciplinary, and inter-sectoral mobility. The scheme offers two types of fellowships: European Fellowships for mobility within or into Europe (12–24 months), and Global Fellowships for outgoing mobility outside of Europe followed by a mandatory 12-month return phase (24–36 months). Both types may include an optional 6-month non-academic placement.
Who can apply
Experienced researchers of any nationality holding a PhD who comply with the mobility rule (not residing/working in host country for more than 12 months in prior 36 months). Global Fellowships are limited to EU nationals or long-term residents.Perks & benefits
- Advanced research training and skill development
- International, interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral mobility experience
- Optional 6-month non-academic placement in the private or public sector
- Career restart and reintegration support for displaced researchers
- Mentoring and supervision (MSCA Guidelines on Supervision apply)
- Networking across academic and non-academic sectors
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