The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 offer an excellent opportunity for researchers to advance their careers through interdisciplinary and international mobility. With a substantial indicative budget of EUR 274.63 million, this fellowship program is set to support outstanding researchers in various disciplines, promoting innovation and knowledge exchange across academia and industry.
About MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships
The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 (Reference: HORIZON-MSCA-2025-PF-01-01) aim to enhance the creative and innovative potential of researchers holding a PhD, allowing them to acquire new skills through advanced training and exposure to international, interdisciplinary, and inter-sectoral mobility.
These fellowships are open to researchers of any nationality, including those seeking to reintegrate into Europe, displaced researchers affected by conflicts, and individuals wishing to restart their research careers. The program encourages projects within both academic and non-academic sectors, supporting researchers in strengthening their expertise in research and innovation (R&I).
Types of Fellowships
1# European Postdoctoral Fellowships
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- Open to researchers of any nationality who wish to conduct research in an EU Member State or a Horizon Europe Associated Country.
- Fellowship duration: 12 to 24 months.
- Encourages both incoming and inter-European mobility.
2# Global Postdoctoral Fellowships
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- Open to European nationals or long-term residents who want to carry out research projects outside EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries.
- Fellowship structure:
- Outgoing phase: Minimum 12 months to a maximum of 24 months in a non-associated Third Country.
- Mandatory return phase: 12 months at a host institution in an EU Member State or a Horizon Europe Associated Country.
- Encourages researchers to broaden their international experience and bring valuable expertise back to Europe.
The Benefits of MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships
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- Research Funding: Substantial financial support covering living allowances, mobility allowances, family allowances (if applicable), and research expenses.
- Career Advancement: Enhances the research independence of postdoctoral researchers, providing an opportunity to work in cutting-edge research environments.
- International Mobility: Enables collaboration with world-class institutions, fostering cross-sectoral knowledge exchange.
- Non-Academic Sector Inclusion: Encourages research in industry, governmental, and non-profit organizations, widening career prospects.
- Support for Displaced and Career-Break Researchers: Special considerations for applicants affected by conflicts or those restarting research careers.
Eligibility Requirements
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- Must hold a PhD degree at the time of application.
- Should not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the host country for more than 12 months in the last three years prior to the application deadline.
- Specific eligibility conditions apply for research areas covered under the Euratom Research and Training Programme 2021-2025.
- Applications must be jointly submitted by the researcher and a host institution (academic or non-academic sector).
Apply: https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/calls/msca-postdoctoral-fellowships-2025.
Application Timeline
- 8 May 2025: Call for proposals opens.
- 10 September 2025: Application deadline.
- February 2026: Applicants notified of selection results.
- April 2026: Grant agreement signing for successful applicants.
- April 2026: Project start date for selected fellows.
