MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025: The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships program offers an outstanding opportunity for excellent researchers holding a PhD. This program promotes creativity and innovation through advanced training, encouraging both international and interdisciplinary mobility. Researchers of any nationality are invited to apply for this prestigious fellowship, enabling them to engage in groundbreaking research and innovation projects across Europe and beyond.
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area
Research and Innovation (R&I) across various fields, with a specific emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and potential involvement in the non-academic sector.
Location
- Host institutions in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries
- Optional phase in a non-associated Third Country for Global Postdoctoral Fellowships
Eligibility/Qualification
- Must hold a PhD degree.
- Open to researchers of any nationality for European Postdoctoral Fellowships.
- European nationals or long-term residents are eligible for Global Postdoctoral Fellowships.
- Special eligibility conditions may apply for research areas covered by the Euratom Research and Training Programme 2021-2025.
Job Description
The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships aim to enhance researchers’ skills through:
- Mobility: Fellows can undertake international experiences either coming to Europe or moving within Europe.
- Project Duration: Fellowships range from 12 to 24 months.
- Global Opportunities: Global Postdoctoral Fellowships require a minimum 12-month outgoing phase in a non-associated Third Country, followed by a mandatory 12-month return phase to a host organization in Europe.
- The fellowship supports researchers wishing to reintegrate into the European research community, including those displaced by conflict and researchers seeking to restart their careers.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should:
- Review full call details on the EU Funding & Tenders portal.
- Prepare and submit proposals jointly with a beneficiary in the academic or non-academic sector by the given deadline.
Last Date to Apply
10 September 2025
- 8 May 2025: Launch of the call for proposals
- 10 September 2025: Deadline for submitting proposals
- February 2026: Notification of call results to applicants (TBC)
- April 2026: Grant agreement signature for successful projects (TBC)
- April 2026: First EU-funded projects start (TBC)
For comprehensive details regarding the application process and requirements, please visit the EU Funding & Tenders portal and refer to the specific call page for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships.
