MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 – Fully Funded Research Opportunities

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025- How to Apply & More!

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

  1. 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).
  2. 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/InstituteCountryOfficial WebsiteMSCA Fellowship Link
1University of LeedsUKwww.leeds.ac.ukFellowship Link
2Bournemouth UniversityUKwww.bournemouth.ac.ukFellowship Link
3CiTIUS, SpainSpaincitius.usc.esFellowship Link
4University of TurinItalyen.unito.itFellowship Link
5The MRC Centre for Environment and HealthUKwww.environment-health.ac.ukFellowship Link
6University of ViennaAustriawww.univie.ac.at/enFellowship Link
7IIASA (International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis)Austriawww.iiasa.ac.atFellowship Link
8Italian-German Historical Institute (ISIG), Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK)Italyisig.fbk.eu/enFellowship Link
9University of EdinburghUKwww.ed.ac.ukFellowship Link
10Linnaeus UniversitySwedenlnu.se/?l=enFellowship Link
7IIASA (International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis)Austriawww.iiasa.ac.atFellowship Link
8Italian-German Historical Institute (ISIG), Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK)Italyisig.fbk.eu/enFellowship Link
9University of EdinburghUKwww.ed.ac.ukFellowship Link
11Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST)Maltawww.mcast.edu.mtFellowship Link
12MTA, Hungarian Academy of SciencesHungarymta.hu/englishFellowship Link
13Charles University (Univerzita Karlova)Czech Republiccuni.cz/UKEN-1.htmlFellowship Link
14KU LeuvenBelgiumwww.kuleuven.be/englishFellowship Link
15Technical University of Košice (TUKE)Slovakiawww.tuke.sk/wps/portalFellowship Link
16University of SevilleSpainwww.us.esFellowship Link
17Université Côte d’AzurFranceuniv-cotedazur.frFellowship Link
18University of TartuEstoniawww.ut.ee/enFellowship Link
19The ADAPT CentreIrelandwww.adaptcentre.ieFellowship Link
20University of BathUKwww.bath.ac.ukFellowship Link
21University of Aveiro (CESAM)Portugalwww.cesam.ua.ptMSCA Fellowship
22École Normale Supérieure (ENS)Francewww.ens.psl.eu/enMSCA Fellowship
23University of EssexUKwww.essex.ac.ukMSCA Fellowship
24Eurac ResearchItalywww.eurac.edu/enMSCA Fellowship
25Kiel University (CAU)Germanywww.uni-kiel.de/enMSCA Fellowship
26University of GlasgowUKwww.gla.ac.ukMSCA Fellowship
27University of OxfordUKwww.ox.ac.ukMSCA Fellowship
28IMMUNO-modelEUimmuno-model.euMSCA Fellowship
29King’s College LondonUKwww.kcl.ac.ukMSCA Fellowship
30Maynooth UniversityIrelandwww.maynoothuniversity.ieMSCA Fellowship
31University of CambridgeUKwww.cam.ac.ukFellowship Link
32Manchester Metropolitan UniversityUKwww.mmu.ac.ukFellowship Link
33University of ManchesterUKwww.manchester.ac.ukFellowship Link
34Newcastle UniversityUKwww.ncl.ac.ukFellowship Link
35University of NottinghamUKwww.nottingham.ac.ukFellowship Link
36Queen’s University BelfastUKwww.qub.ac.ukFellowship Link
37Radboud University Medical CenterNetherlandswww.radboudumc.nl/enFellowship Link
38The University of ReadingUKwww.reading.ac.ukFellowship Link
39Sorbonne UniversitéFrancewww.sorbonne-universite.fr/enFellowship Link
40University of OsloNorwaywww.uio.no/englishFellowship Link
41Technical University of Munich (TUM)Germanywww.tum.de/enFellowship Link
42University College London (UCL)UKwww.ucl.ac.ukFellowship Link
43Ghent UniversityBelgiumwww.ugent.be/enFellowship Link
44University of LimerickIrelandwww.ul.ieFellowship Link
45University of MaltaMaltawww.um.edu.mtFellowship Link
46University of MacerataItalywww.unimc.it/enFellowship Link
47University of PisaItalywww.unipi.it/index.php/englishFellowship Link
48University of Split (UNIST)Croatiawww.unist.hr/enFellowship Link
49Nantes UniversitéFrancewww.univ-nantes.frFellowship Link
50University of GalwayIrelandwww.universityofgalway.ieFellowship Link

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