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MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships (HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF)
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The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, European Fellowships fund experienced researchers to work at an EU or Associated Country host institution for 12 to 24 months, with living allowance, mobility and family top-ups paid through the host. The call targets researchers with a PhD and up to 8 years of full-time research experience; mobility rule requires that applicants cannot have lived or worked in the host country for more than 12 months in the 3 years before the deadline. Single-stage evaluation with an annual deadline cycle.
Details
| Funder | REA (Research Executive Agency) |
| Deadline | 9 September 2026 |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single-stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
Eligibility & scope
Postdoctoral fellowships for researchers of any nationality hosted at EU Member State or Associated Country institutions. Researchers must have a PhD and ≤8 years full-time research experience at deadline. Mobility rule applies: applicants cannot have resided/worked in the host country for >12 months in the 3 years before the deadline. Full-time employment required as a rule.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers holding a PhD with up to 8 years of full-time research experience
- •Applicants of any nationality relocating to an EU Member State or Associated Country institution
- •Candidates meeting the mobility rule: no more than 12 months residence or work in the host country during the 3 years prior to deadline
- •Projects with a clear training and career-development plan
Key Dates
- •Deadline 9 September 2026
- •Single-stage written evaluation
- •12 to 24 month fellowship duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The mobility rule is a hard gate: check your exact three-year history in the host country before applying, even a month over disqualifies.
- ✓Career-development and training narrative carries as much weight as the science proposal; invest equally in demonstrating how this fellowship advances your trajectory.
- ✓A named, committed supervisor with a strong MSCA hosting record strengthens the host institution's implementation score significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship, European Fellowship?
Between 12 and 24 months, funded through the host institution as a monthly living allowance plus mobility and family top-ups.
Who is eligible for an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship?
Researchers with a PhD and at most 8 years of full-time research experience who meet the cross-border mobility rule (no more than 12 months in the host country during the 3 years before deadline).
Can I apply to an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship if I have been working in the host country?
Only if your cumulative time in that country does not exceed 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the deadline; the mobility rule is mandatory and strictly enforced.
What does the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship pay?
A living allowance plus mobility top-up (and family allowances if applicable) paid monthly through your host institution; the amount depends on the host country's living costs.
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