MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 call information webinar (UKRO)

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The UK National Contact Point for the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) is holding an information webinar for organisations and individuals interested in applying to the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 call (opening date: 9 April 2026, and deadline: 9 September 2026).

The fellowships support researchers’ careers and foster excellence in research. The Postdoctoral Fellowships (PFs) action targets researchers holding a PhD who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, acquire new skills and develop their careers. PFs help researchers gain experience in other countries, disciplines and non-academic sectors.

There are 2 types of Postdoctoral Fellowships:

1. European Postdoctoral Fellowships. They are open to researchers moving within Europe or coming to Europe from another part of the world to pursue their research career. These fellowships take place in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country and can last between 1 and 2 years. Researchers of any nationality can apply.
2. Global Postdoctoral Fellowships. They fund the mobility of researchers outside Europe. The fellowship lasts between 2 to 3 years, of which the first 1 to 2 years will be spent in a non-associated Third Country, followed by a mandatory return phase of 1 year to an organisation based in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country. Only nationals or long-term residents of the EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries can apply.

The webinar aims to provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the call, including the eligibility criteria, budget, and other points for consideration.

The event is aimed at researchers and other staff in UK academic and non-academic organisations, including industry and funding organisations, who are interested in the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 call.

The webinar will cover the following topics:

• Overview and Eligibility Rules
• Funding
• Novelties 2026-2027 Work Programme
• Submission and Evaluation Criteria
• Question and Answer Session