European Research Executive Agency (REA)

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 (HORIZON-MSCA-2026-PF-01-01)

Deadline: 9 September 2026 (98 days)|12–24 months (European Fellowships); 24–36 months (Global Fellowships: 12–24 months outgoing + 12 months return)

TBC; call launch expected 9 April 2026

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Funder European Research Executive Agency (REA)
Deadline 9 September 2026
Duration 12–24 months (European Fellowships); 24–36 months (Global Fellowships: 12–24 months outgoing + 12 months return)
Consortium Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states (Horizon Europe standard)
Application Single stage; joint application by researcher and host beneficiary
Frequency Annual
Career stage Early-career opportunity

Eligibility & scope

Open to PhD holders of any nationality. European Fellowships: mobility to/within EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Global Fellowships: EU nationals or long-term residents, outgoing phase in non-associated Third Country + mandatory 12-month return phase to EU/Associated Country host. Applications submitted jointly by researcher and academic or non-academic host organisation. Specific Euratom conditions apply for nuclear research areas.

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