MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026
Sorbonne University provides an attractive support mechanism to strengthen Marie Skłodowska Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships projects.
What are the European projects MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships?
Marie Skłodowska Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships projects are funded by the European Commission, with the aim of developing the potential of young researchers, encouraging mobility as well as interdisciplinary and intersectoral exchanges.
The project is written by a Fellow candidate and their Supervisor in the chosen host unit. Fellows must have an international profile and have less than 8 years of seniority in research.
European Fellowships: With research institutions in the European Union or associated countries, for a period of 12 to 24 months. Secondments to another institution or company are encouraged.
Global Fellowships: For projects with an outgoing period in a research institution outside the European Union or associated country of 12 to 24 months, and a mandatory return period in Europe
Projects are evaluated by at least three independent experts, chosen by the European Commission.
The funding includes the Fellow's salary with mobility bonuses and family expenses, as well as research and training expenses of 1,000 euros per month.
The University has received the HRS4R award and provides a world-class research working environment in terms of ethics & research integrity, recruitment, working conditions, and training.
The Université de Technologie de Compiègne, the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique and the Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale have also been awarded the HRS4R label.
The next call closing is HORIZON-MSCA-2026-PF: 9th September 2026
Deadline to the MSCA-PF call @Alliance Sorbonne Université 2026: 24th April 2026
For more information on the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship calls
How to apply for an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship at Sorbonne University and its Alliance?
Since 2022, Sorbonne Université and the members of its Alliance have been organising an MSCA-PF programme aimed at improving the visibility of the Supervisors and the projects proposed, attracting excellent candidates and supporting them in submitting their projects ideas to the European Commission.
The application procedures are detailed on the following link: MSCA-PF at Sorbonne Université and its Alliance - 2026
What does the Alliance Sorbonne Université provide in terms of support?
A training session for the Supervisors is planned to prepare them for the specificities of the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships call and to answer any questions they may have.
Candidate Fellows and Supervisors are then invited to a Master Class to learn about MSCA-PF project preparation and writing techniques.
Tailored support will be provided to Supervisors and Fellows by the Research & Innovation Departments across Sorbonne University and its Alliance.