European Research Executive Agency (REA)

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026

Deadline: 9 September 2026 (111 days)|Up to 24 months (European Fellowship); 12–24 months + 12 months return (Global Fellowship)

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Funder European Research Executive Agency (REA)
Deadline 9 September 2026
Duration Up to 24 months (European Fellowship); 12–24 months + 12 months return (Global Fellowship)
Consortium No
Application Single stage; results notified February 2027 (TBC); grant agreement signature February–May 2027 (TBC)
Frequency Annual
Career stage Early-career opportunity

Eligibility & scope

Open to postdoctoral researchers of any nationality with max 8 years post-PhD experience. European Fellowships: host in EU/Horizon Europe associated country. Global Fellowships: EU/associated-country nationals or long-term residents, outgoing to third country then returning to Europe. Host organisations include universities, research institutions, companies, hospitals, NGOs. ERA Fellowship opt-in available for widening-country hosts.

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