The DKFZ Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship MasterClass Track is a structured support programme offered by the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) to help oncology-focused postdoctoral researchers successfully apply for the highly competitive MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships. The programme combines intensive proposal-writing workshops, one-on-one mentorship with experienced MSCA awardees and supervisors, and full administrative support throughout the application process. Hosted at DKFZ in Heidelberg, one of Europe’s leading cancer research institutions, the MasterClass is specifically tailored for oncology, cancer biology, translational research, and cancer prevention projects. In 2025, 95% of DKFZ-supported applicants received a Seal of Excellence, demonstrating the programme’s strong track record.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must:
- Hold a PhD degree at the time of the MSCA application
- Be of any nationality
- Have a maximum of 8 years of postdoctoral research experience
- Have defended their PhD before 9 September 2026
- Comply with MSCA mobility rules
- Propose a cancer-related research project hosted at DKFZ (Germany)
There are no citizenship restrictions.
Funding Details:
- Full MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship salary (EU-funded)
- Monthly living allowance, mobility allowance, and family allowance (if applicable)
- Research, training, and networking budget
- Institutional proposal development support from DKFZ
- Duration: 12–24 months (European Fellowship)
Deadline:
- MSCA PF application deadline: 9 September 2026
- DKFZ MasterClass workshops: June–July 2026
Where to go for further information:
- Programme page
- MSCA application platform: EU Funding & Tenders Portal