Overview: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025

• Fellowship Name: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025
• Funding Body: European Union – Horizon Europe
• Reference ID: HORIZON-MSCA-2025-PF-01-01
• Opening Date: 8 May 2025 (00:00 CEST)
• Deadline: 10 September 2025 (17:00 CEST)
• Total Budget: €404.29 million

These fellowships are part of the EU’s effort to foster world-class research, international collaboration, and career development for early-career scientists.

Who Can Apply?

This opportunity is open to researchers of any nationality who:

• Hold a PhD degree
• Wish to gain advanced international research training
• Plan to work across academic and non-academic sectors
• Are seeking reintegration into European research institutions
• Need support to restart disrupted research careers
• Have been displaced due to conflict, personal, or professional setbacks

Fellowship Types

1⃣ European Postdoctoral Fellowships

• Eligibility: Open to all nationalities
• Duration: 12–24 months
• Host: Institutions in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries
• Purpose: Ideal for researchers moving to or within Europe

2⃣ Global Postdoctoral Fellowships

• Eligibility: Only for EU nationals or long-term EU residents
• Outgoing Phase: 12–24 months in a non-associated Third Country
• Return Phase: Mandatory 12-month return to Europe
• Purpose: Designed for building international partnerships outside Europe

Special Notes

• Research under the Euratom Research and Training Programme (2021–2025) may include additional eligibility conditions.
• Applicants must propose a joint research plan with an academic or non-academic host organization.

Why Choose MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships?

Full financial support for:

• Salary
• Research costs
• Travel expenses
• Family allowances

Access to top-tier European research labs and infrastructure

Career development through interdisciplinary skills training

Networking opportunities with global scientists and institutions

Strengthens long-term career prospects in both academic and industry sectors

Important Dates to Remember

How to Apply for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025?

Interested candidates must submit their proposals online through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

Apply Here – MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025