Commission opens 2026 call for €399m for MSCA postdoctoral fellowships

The European Commission has opened the 2026 call for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) postdoctoral fellowships, with a budget of €399.05 million.

The fellowships support researchers holding a PhD to carry out their research activities abroad and acquire new skills in different disciplines and sectors. Applications are open from 09/04/2026 to 09/09/2026.

The call is part of over €1.25 billion earmarked for the MSCA in 2026 under the EU’s Horizon Europe programme for 2021-2027.

Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President, said: “Europe's future is built on knowledge, discovery and talent. For 30 years, the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions have empowered researchers to push the boundaries of science and to turn ideas into progress for society. Today, we are renewing that commitment. To researchers around the world, our message is clear: bring your ambition, bring your talent — Europe is your place to innovate and to thrive.”

Since its creation in 1996, more than 150,000 researchers have participated in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, including 23 Nobel laureates.