The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 support highly qualified postdoctoral researchers undertaking advanced training and research mobility across borders. Open to all disciplines, including oncology and cancer research, the programme aims to enhance creative and innovative potential while fostering career development through international, interdisciplinary, and intersectoral experiences. Fellows can pursue either a European Fellowship hosted in an EU or Associated Country, or a Global Fellowship involving an outgoing phase outside Europe followed by a mandatory return phase. MSCA PFs are among the most prestigious and competitive fellowships worldwide.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must:
- Hold a PhD degree at the time of application
- Be of any nationality
- Have no more than 8 years of postdoctoral research experience
- Comply with MSCA mobility rules
- Propose a research project aligned with the host institution’s expertise
There are no discipline restrictions; oncology and cancer research projects are fully eligible.
Funding Details:
- Living allowance: up to ~€5,990 per month (country-corrected)
- Mobility allowance and family allowance (if applicable)
- Research, training, and networking costs
- Total 2026 call budget: €399.05 million
- Duration:
- European Fellowship: 12–24 months
- Global Fellowship: 24–36 months
Deadline:
- Call opens: 9 April 2026
- Application deadline: 9 September 2026
Where to go for further information:
- Call page.
- Application portal: EU Funding & Tenders Portal