The European Commission has opened the 2026 call for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships, one of the world’s most prestigious and well-funded postdoctoral programmes. With a total budget of €399 million, this call is expected to fund nearly 1,600 research projects across all disciplines and is open to postdoctoral researchers of any nationality worldwide.
Key Details
- Funding Body: European Commission – Horizon Europe
- Fellowship Duration: 1–2 years (European Fellowships); up to 3 years (Global Fellowships, including a return phase)
- Eligibility: Holders of a PhD (or equivalent doctoral degree) with a maximum of 8 years of full-time research experience post-PhD; any nationality; must move to a different country to conduct the fellowship
- Benefits: Full salary (living, mobility and family allowances), research/training/networking budget, and full social security coverage
- Host Institutions: Any eligible research organisation in EU Member States or Horizon Europe-associated countries (European Fellowships) or worldwide non-associated third countries (Global Fellowships)
- Application Deadline: 9 September 2026 at 17:00 CEST
- Official Link: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships – Official Page
How to Apply
Applicants must identify a host organisation and a supervisor, then prepare a research proposal through the European Commission’s Funding & Tenders Portal. The proposal covers the research project, training objectives, career development plan, and the applicant’s CV.
Always verify deadlines and details on the official European Commission / MSCA website before applying.