# MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships — Global Postdoctoral Fellowships

**Funder:** Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (European Commission)
**Duration:** 2-3 years (including mandatory 1-year return phase)
**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 only to nationals or long-term residents of EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries (max 8 years post-PhD). Funds mobility outside Europe: 1–2 years in a non-associated Third Country followed by a mandatory 1-year return phase to an EU/Associated Country organisation. Mobility rule applies to the outgoing host country. All disciplines eligible.

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