# MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships — European Postdoctoral Fellowships

**Funder:** Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (European Commission)
**Duration:** 1-2 years
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states (Horizon Europe standard)
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Official call:** https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/actions/postdoctoral-fellowships
**Last verified:** 18 April 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open to researchers of any nationality holding a PhD (max 8 years post-PhD) wishing to work in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country. Mobility rule: applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity in the host country for more than 12 months in the 36 months before the deadline. All disciplines eligible; non-academic placements of up to 6 months possible.

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