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HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - Global Fellowships (HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-GF)
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HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, Global Fellowships fund researchers with a PhD and ≤8 years research experience to undertake a two-phase fellowship: an outgoing phase at a partner institution in a non-EU/Associated country, followed by a mandatory return year within Europe. Open to EU/Associated country nationals and long-term residents, the call emphasises career development and cross-border mobility as a training mechanism. This Global variant adds international breadth to the standard Postdoctoral Fellowship; calls are annual.
Details
| Funder | European Commission |
| Deadline | 9 September 2026 |
| Consortium | Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states (Horizon Europe standard) |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
Eligibility & scope
Global Fellowships for nationals or long-term residents of EU Member States or Associated Countries, involving an outgoing phase at a non-EU/Associated Country partner and a mandatory return phase. Researchers must hold a PhD and have ≤8 years full-time research experience. MSCA mobility rules apply to both outgoing and return phases. Full-time commitment required as a rule.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers holding a PhD with up to 8 years full-time research experience
- •EU/Associated country nationals or long-term residents eligible for outgoing mobility
- •Candidates seeking a 2-phase placement (outgoing + mandatory return year)
- •Projects with clear career-development and supervisor mentoring plans
- •Applicants prepared for full-time, continuous commitment across both phases
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 9 September 2026
- •Single-stage evaluation
- •Outgoing phase typically 12-24 months, followed by mandatory 12-month return phase
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The mandatory return phase is non-negotiable: ensure your host institution and supervisor are willing and equipped to support re-integration, as panels assess this explicitly.
- ✓Career development and training comprise a significant evaluation weight; articulate how the outgoing placement and return mentor relationship will reshape your research trajectory.
- ✓Mobility rules apply to both phases: you cannot have spent more than 12 months in the host country (outgoing or return) during the 3 years before deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between MSCA Postdoctoral European and Global Fellowships?
European Fellowships fund 12-24 month placements within Europe; Global Fellowships add an outgoing phase at a non-EU/Associated partner, followed by a mandatory 12-month return to Europe.
Who is eligible for HORIZON MSCA Postdoctoral Global Fellowships?
Researchers holding a PhD with ≤8 years full-time research experience who are EU/Associated country nationals or long-term residents, subject to MSCA mobility rules in both outgoing and return phases.
Is the return phase compulsory?
Yes, Global Fellowships require a mandatory 12-month return phase at a European host after the outgoing placement ends.
How long is a Global Fellowship?
Total duration is typically 24-36 months: 12-24 months outgoing plus 12 months mandatory return.
What do MSCA mobility rules mean for a Global Fellowship?
You must not have spent more than 12 months in any host country in the 3 years immediately before the deadline; this rule applies to both the outgoing and return host countries.
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