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The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 call opened on 9 April and is now accepting applications. The submission deadline is 9 September 2026.

Further information and all relevant documents are available on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

The UK National Contact Point for Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions will host an online webinar for the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 call. The session will provide a comprehensive overview of the call, including eligibility criteria, budget, and key considerations.

Date: 14 May 2026
Time: 10:00–12:00 (UK time)
Registration deadline: 14 May 2026

For your convenience, links to key documents are provided below:

– Guide for Applicants (download page)
– Guidelines on the calculation of 8 years of research experience
– 2026 standard application form (for an editable version, please contact RIS)
– Guidance on the researcher’s CV requirements (available on the RDS SharePoint)

Please note that the internal deadline for submission of ItB forms for this call is 6 July 2026, and all proposals are expected to be ready for submission at least one week before the call deadline.

We strongly recommend submitting an ItB as soon as you decide to apply. In the event of a high volume of support requests, demand management measures may be implemented. Please note that ItB forms submitted after 7 July will not be accepted.

If you have any questions related to EU funding, please feel free to contact me, Ainars Blaudums, Strategic & International Research Facilitator. For general pre-award or non-EU queries, please contact the Pre-award Enquiries mailbox or reach out to colleagues supporting UK funder applications.