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09/04/2026 The European Commission has launched the 2026 call for proposals for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships, with a budget of €399.05 million. These fellowships help PhD holders carry out their research activities abroad and acquire new skills across different disciplines and sectors. Researchers will benefit from working with leading scientific teams, contributing to the EU’s competitiveness through their cutting-edge research. The application deadline is 9 September 2026.
Since their launch in 1996, more than 150,000 researchers have participated in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, including 23 Nobel Prize laureates, highlighting their long-standing contribution to scientific excellence and international cooperation.
The call is part of the more than €1.25 billion allocated to MSCA in 2026 under Horizon Europe 2021–2027, with the aim of promoting research excellence, as highlighted in the “Choose Europe” initiative. Through this funding, MSCA will continue to support research via doctoral and postdoctoral programmes, research fellowships, and collaborative research and innovation projects.
More detailed information can be found here: MSCA opens €399 million call for Postdoctoral Fellowships | Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
