Fully Funded Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships

The European Commission offers the prestigious Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships to help early-stage scholars advance their careers. These fellowships are a part of the larger Marie Skodowska-Curie Initiatives, which seek to advance excellence in scientific inquiry and technological innovation throughout Europe. Applications in any branch of science, including Euratom research, are welcome.

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Host Country	European Countries for International Candidates / Any Third Country for European Candidates
Host Institute	a university, research institution, business, SME or other organization based in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country
Level	Postdoctoral
Eligible Nationality	All
Fellowship Type	Fully Funded
Duration	12 to 36 months
Opening Date	9 April 2024
Closing Date	11 Sep 2024

Summary of Fully Funded Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships

Types of Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships

There are 2 types of Postdoctoral Fellowships:

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European Postdoctoral Fellowships

They encourage scientists to pursue their research careers whether they are relocating within Europe or traveling there from other continents. These fellowships can last anywhere from one to two years, and they are offered in EU Member States or Countries Associated with Horizon Europe. Any nationality is welcome to apply for research.

Global Postdoctoral Fellowships

They provide funds for researchers to travel outside of Europe. The fellowship is expected to last two to three years, of which the first one to two years must be spent in a non-associated Third Country. After that, there will be a one-year mandatory return period to an organization located in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country. Applications can only be submitted by citizens or long-term residents of EU member states or countries associated with Horizon Europe.

Benefits of the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships

The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships selected researcher receives support from the EU in the form of

a stipend for living
an allowance for mobility
Family, long-term leave, and special needs allowances, if applicable

In addition, financial support is given for

management and indirect costs
administration and indirect expenses

Eligibility Criteria

Researchers interested in Fully Funded Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships

should, at the time of the application deadline, hold a PhD. Those who have successfully defended their PhD thesis but have not yet received their doctorate will also be accepted as eligible candidates.
must have a maximum of eight years of research experience starting from the date their PhD degree was awarded. Years of experience outside of research, career breaks, or years of research experience in third countries will not count toward the above maximum. Neither will nationals of EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries who wish to reintegrate into Europe count toward the above maximum.
should adhere to mobility rules: they cannot have lived or engaged in their primary activity (job, study, etc.) for more than 12 months in the 36 months before the call deadline in the beneficiary’s country (for European Postdoctoral Fellowships) or the host organization for the outgoing phase (for Global Postdoctoral Fellowships).

Timeline for Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships

The call for proposals will open on April 9, 2024.
The deadline to submit proposals is September 11, 2024.
Notifying applicants of call results in February 2025 (TBC)
April 2025: Signature of grant agreements for projects that are successful (TBC)
April 2025: The first initiatives supported by the EU begin (TBC)

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Application Procedure

Applying researchers must do so in collaboration with a host organization, which may be a firm, SME, university, research institute, or another organization having a base in a Horizon Europe Associated Country or an EU Member State. Postdoctoral Fellowships in any discipline are available, including fields of study included in the Euratom Research and Training Programme.

To apply for Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships you’ll have to:

Create an application in collaboration with the host organization of your choice.
Apply for a funding opportunity through one of the open calls listed on the Funding and Tender Opportunities Portal.

To find a host organization

Your contacts will be a great resource.
Additionally, you can review the list of hosting offers from research institutes that are interested in supporting your application that is posted on Euraxess and other employment portals.

For more details about Fully Funded Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships, visit here.

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