The European Commission offers the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships to researchers of any nationality. Specifically, this program supports excellent researchers undertaking mobility between countries and sectors. Consequently, fellows gain new skills and experience while conducting top-tier research in Europe.
Program Overview
This is the EU’s flagship fellowship program for postdoctoral researchers. Therefore, it provides comprehensive funding for up to two years. By joining, researchers enhance their creative and innovative potential.
Key Benefits
Fellows receive a generous financial package. Specifically, the benefits include:
- Living Allowance: Monthly allowance of approx. €5,080 (adjusted for country cost of living).
- Mobility Allowance: Monthly mobility allowance of €600.
- Family Allowance: Additional support for researchers with family obligations.
- Research Costs: Funding for training, networking, and research activities.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, an applicant must hold a PhD. Crucially, you must comply with the mobility rule: you cannot have resided in the host country for more than 12 months in the last 3 years.
- Experience: Max 8 years full-time equivalent research experience post-PhD.
- Degree: Must be in possession of a doctoral degree at the call deadline.
- Host: Must have an agreed host institution in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country.
Application Process
- Deadline: September 9, 2026.
- Submission: Apply via the Funding & Tenders Opportunities Portal.
- Requirements: Joint proposal written by the researcher and the host organization.
