The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025
About MSCA
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships are prestigious research grants funded by the European Commission. They support experienced researchers who want to enhance their careers through international mobility and interdisciplinary research.
Types of MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships
- European Fellowships
- For researchers moving to Europe (EU/associated countries) from anywhere in the world or within Europe.
- Duration: 12 to 24 months.
- Conducted at a European host institution (universities, research centers, or private companies).
- Global Fellowships
- For researchers based in Europe who want to go to a non-European country.
- Includes an outgoing phase (1–2 years outside Europe) and a mandatory return phase (1 year in Europe).
- Duration: 24 to 36 months
Details:
- Position: Postdoctoral Fellowships
- Organization: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
- Location: Europe or Non-European Countries (mobility-based)
- Tenure: 12-36 months
- Salary: Competitive (includes living, mobility, and family allowances)
- Age Limit: Less than 8 years of post-PhD research experience (with exceptions for career breaks)
What Does the Funding Cover?
- A living allowance
- A mobility allowance
- Family, long-term leave, and special needs allowances (if applicable)
Additionally, funding is provided for:
- Research, training, and networking activities
- Management and indirect costs
The host institution is responsible for recruiting the researcher for the entire duration of the fellowship.
Research Area:
The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships cover a broad range of research areas, including:
- Natural Sciences
- Engineering
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Life Sciences
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Environmental Science
- Health Sciences
- Physics
- Arts and Culture
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Completed PhD
- Less than 8 years of post-PhD experience
- Must meet the mobility rule (not having lived/worked in the host country for more than 12 months in the past 3 years)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong research background in chosen field
- International experience
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research in specified field
- Collaborate internationally
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals
- Participate in academic conferences and workshops
Application Process:
How to Apply:
- Find a host institution
- Develop a research proposal with the host supervisor
- Submit via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal
Required Documents:
- CV
- Research proposal
- References
Important Date:
- Open Call: 8 May 2025
- Deadline for Submission: 10 September 2025
Useful Links:
Official Website: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Job Posting Link: Postdoctoral Fellowships at MSCA
Table: MSCA Fellowship 2025: Universities, Institutes & Funding Links
S.N. | University/Institute | Country | Official Website | MSCA Fellowship Link |
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1 | University of Leeds | UK | www.leeds.ac.uk | Fellowship Link |
2 | Bournemouth University | UK | www.bournemouth.ac.uk | Fellowship Link |
3 | CiTIUS, Spain | Spain | citius.usc.es | Fellowship Link |
4 | University of Turin | Italy | en.unito.it | Fellowship Link |
5 | The MRC Centre for Environment and Health | UK | www.environment-health.ac.uk | Fellowship Link |
6 | University of Vienna | Austria | www.univie.ac.at/en | Fellowship Link |
7 | IIASA (International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis) | Austria | www.iiasa.ac.at | Fellowship Link |
8 | Italian-German Historical Institute (ISIG), Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK) | Italy | isig.fbk.eu/en | Fellowship Link |
9 | University of Edinburgh | UK | www.ed.ac.uk | Fellowship Link |
10 | Linnaeus University | Sweden | lnu.se/?l=en | Fellowship Link |
7 | IIASA (International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis) | Austria | www.iiasa.ac.at | Fellowship Link |
8 | Italian-German Historical Institute (ISIG), Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK) | Italy | isig.fbk.eu/en | Fellowship Link |
9 | University of Edinburgh | UK | www.ed.ac.uk | Fellowship Link |
11 | Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) | Malta | www.mcast.edu.mt | Fellowship Link |
12 | MTA, Hungarian Academy of Sciences | Hungary | mta.hu/english | Fellowship Link |
13 | Charles University (Univerzita Karlova) | Czech Republic | cuni.cz/UKEN-1.html | Fellowship Link |
14 | KU Leuven | Belgium | www.kuleuven.be/english | Fellowship Link |
15 | Technical University of Košice (TUKE) | Slovakia | www.tuke.sk/wps/portal | Fellowship Link |
16 | University of Seville | Spain | www.us.es | Fellowship Link |
17 | Université Côte d’Azur | France | univ-cotedazur.fr | Fellowship Link |
18 | University of Tartu | Estonia | www.ut.ee/en | Fellowship Link |
19 | The ADAPT Centre | Ireland | www.adaptcentre.ie | Fellowship Link |
20 | University of Bath | UK | www.bath.ac.uk | Fellowship Link |
21 | University of Aveiro (CESAM) | Portugal | www.cesam.ua.pt | MSCA Fellowship |
22 | École Normale Supérieure (ENS) | France | www.ens.psl.eu/en | MSCA Fellowship |
23 | University of Essex | UK | www.essex.ac.uk | MSCA Fellowship |
24 | Eurac Research | Italy | www.eurac.edu/en | MSCA Fellowship |
25 | Kiel University (CAU) | Germany | www.uni-kiel.de/en | MSCA Fellowship |
26 | University of Glasgow | UK | www.gla.ac.uk | MSCA Fellowship |
27 | University of Oxford | UK | www.ox.ac.uk | MSCA Fellowship |
28 | IMMUNO-model | EU | immuno-model.eu | MSCA Fellowship |
29 | King’s College London | UK | www.kcl.ac.uk | MSCA Fellowship |
30 | Maynooth University | Ireland | www.maynoothuniversity.ie | MSCA Fellowship |
31 | University of Cambridge | UK | www.cam.ac.uk | Fellowship Link |
32 | Manchester Metropolitan University | UK | www.mmu.ac.uk | Fellowship Link |
33 | University of Manchester | UK | www.manchester.ac.uk | Fellowship Link |
34 | Newcastle University | UK | www.ncl.ac.uk | Fellowship Link |
35 | University of Nottingham | UK | www.nottingham.ac.uk | Fellowship Link |
36 | Queen’s University Belfast | UK | www.qub.ac.uk | Fellowship Link |
37 | Radboud University Medical Center | Netherlands | www.radboudumc.nl/en | Fellowship Link |
38 | The University of Reading | UK | www.reading.ac.uk | Fellowship Link |
39 | Sorbonne Université | France | www.sorbonne-universite.fr/en | Fellowship Link |
40 | University of Oslo | Norway | www.uio.no/english | Fellowship Link |
41 | Technical University of Munich (TUM) | Germany | www.tum.de/en | Fellowship Link |
42 | University College London (UCL) | UK | www.ucl.ac.uk | Fellowship Link |
43 | Ghent University | Belgium | www.ugent.be/en | Fellowship Link |
44 | University of Limerick | Ireland | www.ul.ie | Fellowship Link |
45 | University of Malta | Malta | www.um.edu.mt | Fellowship Link |
46 | University of Macerata | Italy | www.unimc.it/en | Fellowship Link |
47 | University of Pisa | Italy | www.unipi.it/index.php/english | Fellowship Link |
48 | University of Split (UNIST) | Croatia | www.unist.hr/en | Fellowship Link |
49 | Nantes Université | France | www.univ-nantes.fr | Fellowship Link |
50 | University of Galway | Ireland | www.universityofgalway.ie | Fellowship Link |
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