MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity: Are you a post-doctoral researcher seeking to advance your career? Consider the Marie Sklodowska-Curie (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships at KU Leuven, one of Europe’s leading universities. These fellowships offer the opportunity to conduct research abroad, fostering career development in a premier research environment with an attractive remuneration package.
- š MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships Overview:
- Two types available: European Fellowships and Global Fellowships.
- European Fellowships: for research stays in EU Member States or associated countries, lasting 1-2 years.
- Global Fellowships: for research stays outside Europe, with a mandatory one-year return period, also lasting 1-2 years.
- Both types allow for secondments to other organizations worldwide (up to one-third of the duration).
- Additionally, a placement of up to 6 months with a non-academic partner can be added at the end of the project.
- š Who Can Apply:
- Open to promising researchers (PhD holders) worldwide.
- Mobility requirement: Applicants must come to Europe, move within Europe, or move outside Europe.
- All research areas are eligible.
- š° Grant Details:
- Provides allowances for living, travel, family costs, and supports research costs and overhead of host institutions.
- Next deadline: 11 September 2024.
- š¤ Support for Applicants:
- KU Leuven EU team offers assistance with applications.
- Services include eligibility checks, online Master Class and Q&A sessions, access to writing tips, and template-related feedback.
- Limited time slots available, applicants encouraged to contact early.
Designation: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Open to all fields of research
Location: KU Leuven, Belgium
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Promising researchers (PhD holders) from any country
- Mobility is essential: candidates must relocate to Europe, move within Europe, or move outside Europe
- All areas of research are eligible
- Fluency in English
Job Description: The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships offer two types of opportunities:
- European Fellowships: for research stays in a EU Member State or an associated country, lasting one to two years.
- Global Fellowships: for research stays outside Europe for researchers based in a EU Member State or an associated country, also lasting one to two years, with a mandatory one-year return period to the host institute in Europe. Both fellowships allow for secondments to other organizations worldwide and placements with non-academic partners to extend the duration of the fellowship.
The grant covers living, travel, and family costs, as well as research expenses and overhead for the host institution(s).
How to Apply:
- Contact the KU Leuven EU team for assistance with your application.
- Attend online Master Class and Q&A sessions.
- Access an online platform with additional writing tips and advice documents.
- Request template-related feedback on your draft proposal.
Limited time slots are available, so contact the KU Leuven EU team promptly. The reservation system will be launched alongside the Master Class platform.
Last Date for Apply: September 11, 2024
Seize this opportunity to advance your research career with KU Leuven and the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships.
