Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA) 2025 – Call for Expressions of Interest at Queen Mary University of London
About the Fellowship
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is now welcoming Expressions of Interest from postdoctoral researchers to apply for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) 2025.
The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships are part of the EU’s flagship funding programme, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, which supports mobility, career development, and high-quality research. These prestigious fellowships provide an excellent opportunity for postdoctoral researchers to advance their careers through international experience, training, and collaboration.
Fellowship Details
- Position: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow
- Institution: Queen Mary University of London
- Administering Body: European Commission, Horizon Europe – MSCA
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Research Field: Humanities and Social Sciences (various disciplines listed below)
- Type: Full-time, Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Duration: 12 to 24 months
- Start Date (Anticipated): May–December 2026 (based on call timeline and approval)
- Working Hours: As per institutional norms
- Funding/Compensation:
- Monthly living allowance (€5,080 before country correction coefficient)
- Mobility allowance (€600/month)
- Family allowance (if applicable)
- Research, training, and networking costs
- Management and indirect costs for the host institution
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD (must be awarded at the time of application deadline)
Research Areas
Expressions of Interest are invited in the following schools:
- School of the Arts
- English and Drama
- Languages, Linguistics and Film
- School of Business and Management
- School of Economics and Finance
- School of Geography
- School of History
- School of Law
- School of Politics and International Relations
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD must be awarded before the MSCA deadline (expected: September 2025)
- A maximum of 8 years of research experience post-PhD (excluding career breaks)
- Mobility Rule: Must not have resided or worked in the UK for more than 12 months in the 3 years prior to the deadline
- Open to researchers of any nationality
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong academic publication record
- Evidence of research independence
- International research experience or collaborations
- Project proposals aligned with host department’s research themes
Fellowship/Job Benefits
- Full visa sponsorship for non-UK applicants
- Competitive monthly salary and allowances
- Access to career development and training programmes
- Opportunities for international collaboration and interdisciplinary research
- Institutional support for proposal development and submission
- Possibility of research stays in non-academic sectors
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct innovative research within the host School
- Collaborate with academic mentors and research groups
- Participate in conferences, workshops, and dissemination activities
- Contribute to publications and policy-relevant outputs
- Engage in training and skills development activities
Application Process
How to Apply:
Each School has its own internal selection process. Interested researchers must submit an Expression of Interest to the relevant School by the specified internal deadline.
Expression of Interest Submission Includes:
- Academic CV
- Project summary (max. 2 pages)
- Cover letter expressing motivation and research alignment
- Name of proposed academic mentor (if known)
🔗 For the School of Geography, submit by 23 May 2025, 5:00 PM BST
📧 Contact: r.shand@qmul.ac.uk (for School of Law)
Required Documents for Full Application to EC (Later Stage):
- Application form (online submission via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal)
- Full research proposal
- CV (following the MSCA template)
- Letters of commitment from host institution and supervisor
- Ethics and other declarations as applicable
Important Dates
- Application Opens (EC Call): April, 2025
- QMUL EOI Deadlines (Internal): Vary by School
- School of the Arts: 5 May, 2025
- School of Business and Management: 23 May, 2025
- School of Economics and Finance: 23 May, 2025
- School of Geography: 23 May, 2025
- School of History: Check here
- School of Law [Email r.shand@qmul.ac.uk]
- School of Politics and International Relations: 20 May, 2025
- EU Deadline: 10 September 2025
- Interview Period: (If internal review includes it) – June/July 2025
- Final Results Notification (EC): March 2026
- Start of Fellowship: From May 2026 onwards
Where to Apply
- Institution Website: https://www.qmul.ac.uk
- Fellowship/Job Posting:
- Queen Mary MSCA 2025 EOI – School of Geography
- School of the Arts
- English and Drama
- Languages, Linguistics and Film
- School of Business and Management
- School of Economics and Finance
- School of Geography
- School of History
- School of Law [Email r.shand@qmul.ac.uk]
- School of Politics and International Relations
- EU Application Portal (later stage): https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal
📧 Contact for Queries: r.shand@qmul.ac.uk (School of Law)
💼 For School-specific contacts and application instructions, visit each School’s research page.
