European Research Executive Agency (REA)

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 (European and Global)

1–2 years (European Fellowship); 2–3 years (Global Fellowship, incl. 1-year mandatory return phase)

2026 call deadline not explicitly stated on page; check the Funding & Tenders portal for the exact date

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Funder European Research Executive Agency (REA)
Duration 1–2 years (European Fellowship); 2–3 years (Global Fellowship, incl. 1-year mandatory return phase)
Consortium No
Application Single stage — researcher applies jointly with a host organisation
Frequency Annual
Career stage Early-career opportunity

Eligibility & scope

Open to PhD holders with ≤8 years post-PhD research experience. European Fellowships: any nationality, host in EU/Associated Country, 12-month mobility rule applies. Global Fellowships: EU/Associated Country nationals or long-term residents only, outgoing phase in non-associated third country + mandatory 1-year return. Euratom areas: EU/Euratom Associated Country nationals only. Proposals submitted with host organisation (university, RI, business, SME).

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