This round closed on 9 September 2026. The details below are from that round.
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Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
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MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships (European track) fund researchers to work abroad for 12-24 months, with living allowances plus mobility and family top-ups paid through the host institution. Eligibility requires a PhD plus no more than eight years of full-time research experience at deadline, and researchers must satisfy the cross-border mobility rule, no more than 12 months in the host country in the preceding three years. This annual call supports researchers of any nationality seeking to develop their research agenda under an established supervisor at a European host organisation.
Details
| Funder | MSCA |
| Budget | €339,192,721 total call budget |
| Consortium | No - individual researcher applies with a recruiting host organisation in an EU Member State or Associated Country |
| Application | Single-stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
Eligibility & scope
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships for researchers with up to 8 years full-time equivalent research experience post-PhD, hosted at an organisation in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country; full-time employment required, open to researchers of any nationality.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers with a PhD and maximum 8 years full-time research experience at the deadline
- •Applicants of any nationality willing to relocate within Europe to satisfy the mobility rule
- •Researchers seeking a named mentor or supervisor at a European host organisation
- •Those committed to full-time research during the fellowship period
Key Dates
- •Deadline 9 September 2026
- •Single-stage written evaluation
- •Fellowship duration: 12 to 24 months
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The mobility rule is a hard gate: you cannot have lived or worked in the host country for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the deadline.
- ✓Emphasise your career development plan and the learning you will gain under the supervisor; scientific novelty alone does not drive the score.
- ✓A committed, named host supervisor with a strong track record of mentoring postdocs significantly strengthens the implementation assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship?
Between 12 and 24 months, depending on your research plan and the host institution's capacity.
Who can apply for an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship (European)?
Researchers with a PhD and at most 8 years of full-time research experience who meet the cross-border mobility rule, not more than 12 months in the host country in the 3 years before deadline.
Does the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship pay a salary?
No, it pays a monthly living allowance plus mobility and family allowances (where applicable) through the host institution, not a fixed salary.
Can I apply for an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship if I hold a different grant?
You cannot hold multiple MSCA fellowships concurrently, but concurrent funding from other sources is permitted; check the full call terms for compatibility.
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