europe top postdoctoral fellowship 2026 fully funded global research opportunity

 europe top postdoctoral fellowship 2026 fully funded global research opportunity

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The Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships are funded under Horizon Europe and provide support for advanced research training international mobility and interdisciplinary collaboration The 2026 program offers a total funding of over three hundred ninety nine million euros and is expected to support around sixteen hundred research projects worldwide

This fellowship allows researchers to work with top universities research institutes companies and organizations across Europe and beyond while developing new skills expanding networks and strengthening global research cooperation

The program includes two main pathways one focused on research within Europe and another offering global mobility with an international research phase followed by a return to Europe

requirements
Applicants must hold a PhD degree by the application deadline and have no more than eight years of research experience after completing their doctorate Candidates must meet mobility requirements meaning they should not have lived or worked in the host country for more than twelve months within the last three years

Applicants must apply together with a host organization and a supervisor from an eligible institution such as a university research center company or public organization Candidates should demonstrate strong research potential and a well structured project proposal

benefits

Participants can benefit from optional placements in non academic sectors allowing them to gain industry experience and expand career opportunities The program supports professional development through interdisciplinary and international collaboration making it one of the most comprehensive research fellowships globally

application process