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MSCA Choose Europe for Science 2027

Deadline: 6 April 2027 (262 days)

Last verified: 3 July 2026

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This is the current call of the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship programme. The programme guide covers eligibility, budget, success rate and FAQ across every round.

MSCA Choose Europe for Science 2027 is a Cofund postdoctoral fellowship programme co-funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe and participating national research councils. The call funds early-career researchers to conduct postdoctoral work at European host institutions, combining EU and national funding streams to expand capacity. This call is part of the MSCA commitment to nurture early-career talent across Europe's research landscape.

Details

Funder	MSCA
Deadline	6 April 2027
Consortium	No — individual researcher + host institution
Career stage	Early-career opportunity

Eligibility & scope

MSCA call (HORIZON-MSCA-2027-COFUND-02): HORIZON TMA MSCA Cofund Postdoctoral programme

Who Should Apply

•Early-career postdoctoral researchers with or shortly obtaining a PhD
•Applicants planning to conduct research at a host institution in an eligible European country
•Researchers seeking mobility support across European borders
•Candidates developing a structured career development and training plan

Key Dates

•Deadline: 6 April 2027
•Cofund programme combining European Commission and national research council funding

Tips for Applicants

✓Cofund programmes vary by participating country, check which national research councils are part of this call and align your host institution accordingly.
✓Emphasise the career development and training value alongside the research plan; MSCA panels weight structured mentorship and skills-building heavily.
✓Confirm eligibility rules with both the MSCA Funding and Tenders Portal and your target country's national research council, as Cofund calls often layer their own requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MSCA Choose Europe for Science 2027 Cofund call?

It is a postdoctoral fellowship programme co-funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe and participating national research councils, offering early-career researchers support to conduct work at European host institutions.

Who can apply to MSCA Choose Europe for Science 2027?

Early-career researchers with a PhD or shortly obtaining one, planning postdoctoral work at a host institution in an eligible European country.

What is a Cofund postdoctoral programme?

A co-funding model in which the European Commission and national research councils jointly finance postdoctoral fellowships, typically expanding capacity and tailoring support to partner country priorities.

When is the deadline for MSCA Choose Europe for Science 2027?

The deadline is 6 April 2027.

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