Fully Funded EU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2026

Applications are open for the EU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme. This Horizon Europe initiative supports PhD holders worldwide. It funds international, interdisciplinary, and cross-sector research mobility. Researchers gain advanced skills across different countries and fields. Funding covers salary, mobility, and family-related allowances. Projects run between one and three years total.

Program Snapshot

• Framework: Horizon Europe, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
• Fellowship Types: European and Global Postdoctoral Fellowships
• Duration: One to three years, depending on type
• Application Deadline: September 9, 2026 (call-specific; see note)

Types of Fellowships

• European Fellowships: Support mobility within Europe or incoming global researchers. These run one to two years in an EU or associated country. Any nationality can apply.
• Global Fellowships: Fund research outside Europe, followed by mandatory return. The outgoing phase lasts one to two years. A one-year return phase to Europe follows afterward. Only EU nationals or long-term residents qualify.

What the Funding Covers

• Living allowance covering salary support
• Mobility allowance for relocation costs
• Family allowance, where applicable
• Special needs allowance, where applicable
• Research, training, and networking funding
• Management and indirect costs for host institutions

Who Can Apply

• Must hold a PhD by the application deadline
• Thesis defenders awaiting formal degree confirmation qualify too
• Maximum eight years of research experience since PhD
• Career breaks and non-research time don’t count against this limit
• Must comply with specific mobility residency rules

Eligible Research Fields

• All academic disciplines qualify, with no exceptions
• Includes natural sciences, engineering, and life sciences
• Also includes social sciences, humanities, and interdisciplinary work
• Covers Euratom Research and Training Programme fields too

Host Organization Requirements

• Applications must include a joint host organization
• Eligible hosts include universities, businesses, and research institutes
• Host must be based in an EU or associated country

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