This programme is between rounds. The round described here has closed, and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (European Commission) has not announced the next one.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (European Commission)
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships — Global Postdoctoral Fellowships
Last seen in a scan/import: .
Catalog updated: .
These timestamps are not source verification. Confirm the current deadline and your eligibility on the funder’s call page before applying.
MSCA Global Postdoctoral Fellowships fund researchers to spend 1-2 years working in a non-associated country, followed by a mandatory 1-year return to a European host institution, for a total duration of 2-3 years. Open to researchers within 8 years of their PhD who are EU/Associated Country nationals or long-term residents, across all disciplines. The scheme requires a consortium of at least three partner organisations from three EU Member States, emphasising European research network building alongside global mobility.
Details
| Funder | Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (European Commission) |
| Duration | 2-3 years (including mandatory 1-year return phase) |
| 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
Open only to nationals or long-term residents of EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries (max 8 years post-PhD). Funds mobility outside Europe: 1–2 years in a non-associated Third Country followed by a mandatory 1-year return phase to an EU/Associated Country organisation. Mobility rule applies to the outgoing host country. All disciplines eligible.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers with a PhD and at most 8 years of full-time research experience
- •EU or Associated Country nationals, or long-term residents of those countries
- •Applicants with a clear outgoing and return phase strategy across borders
- •Host organisations forming consortia of at least 3 entities from 3 EU/Associated countries
- •Researchers seeking global research exposure with return commitment to Europe
Key Dates
- •Annual deadline (verify exact date on the Funding and Tenders Portal)
- •Single-stage written evaluation
- •2-3 year total fellowship duration, including mandatory 1-year return phase
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The mandatory return phase is non-negotiable and must involve a different European host than the outgoing phase; plan the transition and training continuity carefully.
- ✓Consortium strength matters: reviewers assess the coherence and commitment of your three+ partner organisations; letters of support from all must address concrete involvement, not boilerplate backing.
- ✓The outgoing-phase host must be in a non-associated country; confirm that your target destination is not listed as associated before finalising your proposal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is an MSCA Global Postdoctoral Fellowship?
2-3 years total: 1-2 years in a non-associated Third Country, followed by a mandatory 1-year return phase in an EU Member State or Associated Country.
Who is eligible for an MSCA Global Postdoctoral Fellowship?
Researchers with a PhD and at most 8 years of full-time research experience; nationals or long-term residents of EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries.
Do I need a consortium to apply for MSCA Global Postdoctoral Fellowships?
Yes, a consortium of at least three entities from three EU Member States or Associated Countries is required.
Can I stay in the same country for both the outgoing and return phases?
No, the outgoing phase must be in a non-associated Third Country and the return phase must be in an EU Member State or Associated Country, typically with different host organisations.
What is the mobility rule for MSCA Global Postdoctoral Fellowships?
You cannot have spent more than 12 months in the outgoing Third Country in the 3 years before the deadline.
Related on Grantsby
- Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (European Commission) writing tips & FAQ
Evaluation criteria, proposal structure, common mistakes.
Summary generated by AI based on published grant information. Always verify details on the funder's website.
Similar grants
Postdoctoral Fellowships
REAMSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027
MSCADeadline: 8 Sept 2027Postdoctoral Fellowship
EMBODeadline: 22 Jan 2027Salary or stipend + relocation allowance + childcare supportPostdoc.Mobility
SNSFDeadline: 2 Feb 2027CHF, includes subsistence grant, travel flat-rate, possible research/conference contribution, and optional return grantResearcher Project with International Mobility (FRIPRO)
Research Council of NorwayNOK 4,700,000-7,400,000
Browse Related
Could MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships — Global Postdoctoral Fellowships be right for you?
See your personalised match score for this grant and others in 30 seconds. No signup needed to preview.
See my matches free →