MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027 is a funding call from European Commission – Horizon Europe that closes 08 September 2027 (forthcoming — not yet open). Funding: Total call budget EUR 388.6 million (EUR 330.3M European + EUR 58.3M Global Fellowships). Eligibility: Joint application by an individual researcher holding a doctoral degree and a host organisation (academic or non-academic). European Fellowships (12–24 months): researchers of any nationality coming to or moving within an EU Member State/Horizon Europe associated country. Global Fellowships: European nationals or long-term residents, 12–24 months outgoing to a non-associated third country plus a mandatory 12-month return phase in Europe. Optional secondments and up to 6 extra months' non-academic placement. Detailed researcher eligibility (e.g. mobility and experience limits) is in the MSCA Work Programme. Status: forthcoming — submission not yet open.
- Funder
- European Commission – Horizon Europe
- Deadline
- 08 Sep 2027 (328 days)
- Status
- Forthcoming
- Amount
- Total call budget EUR 388.6 million (EUR 330.3M European + EUR 58.3M Global Fellowships)
- Region / eligibility
- EU Member States & Horizon Europe associated countries
- Career stage
- early-career
- Fields
- chemistry, materials
- Reference
- HORIZON-MSCA-2027-PF-01-01
- Official call
- EU Funding & Tenders listing
Eligibility in plain language
Joint application by an individual researcher holding a doctoral degree and a host organisation (academic or non-academic). European Fellowships (12–24 months): researchers of any nationality coming to or moving within an EU Member State/Horizon Europe associated country. Global Fellowships: European nationals or long-term residents, 12–24 months outgoing to a non-associated third country plus a mandatory 12-month return phase in Europe. Optional secondments and up to 6 extra months' non-academic placement. Detailed researcher eligibility (e.g. mobility and experience limits) is in the MSCA Work Programme. Status: forthcoming — submission not yet open.
Who should apply
PhD holders planning an international postdoc move with a host group. MSCA is bottom-up: any research field, including chemistry and materials, is eligible.
Summary from source
Expected Outcome: Project results are expected to contribute to the following outcomes: For supported postdoctoral fellows Increased set of research and transferable skills and competences, leading to improved employability and career prospects of MSCA postdoctoral fellows within academia and beyond; New mind-sets and approaches to R&I work forged through international, inter-sectoral and interdisciplinary experience; Enhanced networking and communication capacities with scientific peers, as well as with the general public that will increase and broaden the research and innovation impact. For participating organisations Increased alignment of working conditions for researchers in accordance with the principles set out in the European Charter for Researchers; Enhanced quality and sustainability of research training and supervision; Increased global attractiveness, visibility and reputatio…