May 15, 2025, 21:27

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 offer PhD holders the opportunity to advance their careers through international, interdisciplinary, and inter-sectoral mobility. With a budget of €404.3 million, the call aims to fund approximately 1,650 projects across all fields of research.

Eligibility Criteria:

Researchers of any nationality with a PhD and up to 8 years of postdoctoral experience
Host institutions must be based in an EU Member State or a Horizon Europe Associated Country
Swiss, Moroccan, and Egyptian institutions can apply under transitional arrangements
Open to researchers wishing to reintegrate in Europe, restart their careers, or displaced by conflict

Fellowship Types:

European Postdoctoral Fellowships: For researchers of any nationality to work in the EU/Associated Countries for up to 24 months
Global Postdoctoral Fellowships: For EU/Associated Country nationals to work in a third country for 12–24 months, followed by a 12-month return phase in Europe
Optional 6-month placement in a non-academic organisation at the end of the fellowship

Funding Details:

Up to 24 months of funding
Budget: €404.3 million total
Covers salary, mobility allowance, family allowance (if applicable), and research costs

Key Dates:

Call opens: 8 May 2025
Application deadline: 10 September 2025
Notification of results: February 2026 (TBC)
Grant agreement signature: March–May 2026 (TBC)
Project start: April–May 2026 (TBC)

How to Apply:

Researchers must apply with a host organisation
Application must be submitted via the Funding & Tenders Portal of the European Commission
Global Fellows must secure a host in a third country and a return host in Europe

Further Information:

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships – Funding & Tenders Portal

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