Description

Applications are now open for the 2025 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships – a prestigious, fully funded research opportunity for postdoctoral researchers from any country. With a deadline of 10 September 2025, this fellowship program supports international, interdisciplinary, and inter-sectoral mobility, empowering researchers to enhance their careers across Europe and globally.

What Are MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships?

The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025, funded under the Horizon Europe program, are designed to boost the creative and innovative potential of PhD-holding researchers through advanced training and international research collaboration. These fellowships are ideal for researchers aiming to expand their expertise, re-enter academia, or work on innovation-driven projects in the non-academic sector.

Degree Level

Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions Fellowships 2025 (Fully Funded Research Opportunities in Europe) is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at .

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Benefits

Fellowship includes:

• Outgoing phase of 12–24 months in a non-associated Third Country
• Mandatory 12-month return phase to a host institution in Europe
• Ideal for researchers looking to gain international experience outside Europe and return to apply their knowledge in the EU

Financial and Research Benefits

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships offer comprehensive financial support including:

• Living allowance for the researcher
• Mobility allowance
• Family allowance (if applicable)
• Research, training, and networking costs covered
• Management and indirect costs for host institutions

• Training in transferable skills
• Interdisciplinary networking opportunities
• Strong international academic and industrial collaboration
• Career enhancement in both academic and non-academic sectors

Eligible Nationalities

European Postdoctoral Fellowships

• Open to researchers of any nationality

Global Postdoctoral Fellowships

• Open to European nationals or long-term residents

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the MSCA 2025 Postdoctoral Fellowships, applicants must:

• Hold a PhD degree at the time of the application deadline
• Comply with the mobility rule: they must not have resided or carried out their main activity in the host country for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately prior to the call deadline
• Submit a proposal in collaboration with a host organization (academic or non-academic)
• Propose a research project that supports innovation, career development, and interdisciplinary growth

Special consideration is given to:

• Researchers seeking to reintegrate in Europe
• Researchers displaced by conflict
• Those returning to research after a career break

Application Procedure

Important Dates and Timeline

• 8 May 2025 – Call opens
• 10 September 2025 – Application deadline
• February 2026 – Results announced (tentative)
• April 2026 – Grant agreement signatures and project start (tentative)
• Indicative Budget: EUR 274.63 million (subject to confirmation)

Applications must be submitted jointly by the researcher and the host institution through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. The proposal should include:

• A detailed research plan
• Evidence of academic excellence and mobility
• The relevance and impact of the proposed project
• A strong training and supervision plan

For full application details and access to the call page, visit:

Final Thoughts

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 are among the most prestigious and competitive fellowships in Europe, ideal for ambitious postdoctoral researchers looking to advance their careers through mobility, training, and international research collaboration.

Whether you’re planning to move to Europe, return to research, or expand your interdisciplinary expertise, the MSCA Fellowships provide a golden opportunity to develop your potential and contribute to groundbreaking research worldwide.

Apply by 10 September 2025 and take the next leap in your research journey!