# MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027

**Funder:** MSCA
**Deadline:** 8 September 2027
**Consortium:** No — individual researcher + host institution
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-04
**Official call:** https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-MSCA-2027-PF-01-01
**Last verified:** 5 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

MSCA call (HORIZON-MSCA-2027-PF-01): HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - Global Fellowships

## Summary

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027 (Global Fellowships) fund early-career researchers to conduct 12-24 month placements abroad, with a living allowance plus mobility and family top-ups paid through the host institution. The Global Fellowship pathway requires an outgoing phase to a non-associated country, followed by a mandatory return year in Europe, making it ideal for researchers seeking international experience and career development beyond Europe's borders. Calls open annually in spring with autumn deadlines.

## Who should apply

- Researchers holding a PhD with up to 8 years full-time research experience
- Applicants seeking mobility to a non-associated country followed by return to Europe
- A strong fit between candidate, supervisor and host research environment
- Projects with a clear training and career-development plan

## Key dates

- Deadline 8 September 2027
- Single-stage written evaluation
- 12 to 24 month fellowship duration plus mandatory 12-month return phase in Europe

## Tips for applicants

- The Global Fellowships require strict sequencing: outgoing phase outside Europe, then return year, plan your host institutions accordingly.
- Career development and training plan score heavily alongside scientific quality; frame the fellowship as a career investment, not just a research move.
- A committed host supervisor with a strong Horizon track record strengthens both the scientific and implementation scores.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long is an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship Global Fellowship?

Between 12 and 24 months in the host country, plus a mandatory 12-month return phase in Europe.

### Who is eligible for an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship?

Researchers with a PhD and at most 8 years of full-time research experience who meet the cross-border mobility rule.

### Where can I go for a Global Fellowship outgoing phase?

You must conduct the outgoing phase in a country outside the EU and associated countries, then return to an eligible European host for the final year.

### Does the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship pay a salary?

It pays a living allowance plus mobility and, where applicable, family allowances through the host institution rather than a fixed salary.

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