European Commission – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026
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| 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 |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
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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