# MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026

**Funder:** European Commission – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
**Budget:** €399.05 million (total); ~1600 projects expected
**Deadline:** 9 September 2026
**Duration:** Up to 36 months (European: up to 24 months; Global: 12–24 months outgoing + 12 months return)
**Consortium:** No — single applicant with host organisation (mono-beneficiary fellowship)
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-04
**Official call:** https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/node/1575
**Last verified:** 18 April 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open to postdoctoral researchers of any nationality with max 8 years post-PhD experience. European Fellowships require a host in an EU/associated country; Global Fellowships require EU/associated country nationals or long-term residents working in a third country then returning to Europe. Researchers must not have resided in the host country for more than 12 months in the last 3 years (standard MSCA mobility rule). Open to all scientific fields including Euratom research.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/european-commission-marie-sk-odowska-curie-actions-msca-postdoctoral-fellowships-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.