Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships at University of Liverpool in United Kingdom

About Fellowship/Grant

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA PFs) offer a prestigious funding opportunity for postdoctoral researchers aiming to develop their careers through international mobility, interdisciplinary collaboration, and high-quality mentorship. Hosted at the University of Liverpool—one of the UK’s leading research institutions—this fellowship supports innovative research in the Humanities and Social Sciences, including archaeology, prehistory, philosophy, arts, and heritage studies. The university provides proposal-writing support, dedicated supervisors, and access to strong research infrastructure.

Fellowship/Grant Details

Fellowship/Grant Title: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships
Host Institution: University of Liverpool
Administering Organization: European Commission under Horizon Europe
Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Fellowship/Grant Type: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Research Field: Humanities and Social Sciences
Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
Duration: 1–2 years
Funding/Compensation: Fully funded (includes living allowance, mobility allowance, research costs)
Start Date: 2025 (exact month based on outcome)
Scholarship Can Be Taken At: University of Liverpool
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD (awarded before the call deadline)

Research Areas

Eligible research disciplines include:

Archaeology
Prehistory
Heritage Studies
Ancient History
Philosophy
Digital Humanities
Literature
Linguistics
Political Science
Sociology
Interdisciplinary Humanities

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD degree (awarded at the time of the call deadline)
Maximum of 8 years of research experience post-PhD
Must not have resided or carried out main activities in the UK for more than 12 months in the 36 months prior to the call deadline (for European Fellowships)

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong publication record
Demonstrated experience in international or interdisciplinary research
Clear alignment with the host institution’s research priorities
Previous grant-writing or proposal submission experience

Not Eligible:

Researchers with more than 8 years of full-time research experience after PhD
Individuals who have spent over 12 months in the UK in the past 3 years (for European Fellowships)

Fellowship/Grant Benefits

Visa Sponsorship: Yes
Monthly Stipend: Approx. €4,880/month (pre-tax), plus mobility allowance
Health Insurance: Covered as part of employment package
Travel Allowances: Included in funding
Professional Development Funding: Research and training costs covered
Dependent Support: Family allowance available (based on eligibility)

Application Process

How to Apply:

Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the University of Liverpool by internal deadline
Work with the university’s Research Support team and a faculty supervisor to develop the MSCA proposal
Submit full proposal via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal

Required Documents:

CV
Research Proposal
Expression of Interest Form
Letter of Support from Supervisor (if selected)
Proof of PhD award or declaration of submission

Important Dates

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 Call Opens: 8 May 2025 (TBC)
Expression of Interest (EoI) Submission Deadline: 14 May 2025
Outcome of EoI Stage Communicated: By 13 June 2025
Proposal Development Phase: Mid-June to Early September 2025
Final Application Submission Deadline: 10 September 2025, 4pm UK time / 5pm Brussels time
Funder Results Notification: February 2026 (TBC)