The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023 Call is now open for applications!
Today, the European Commission opened a new call for the 2023 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships. With a budget of €260.5 million, these grants will enhance the creative and innovative potential of researchers holding a PhD and wishing to acquire new skills through advanced training and international, interdisciplinary, and inter-sectoral mobility.
The call will also allow organisations all over the world to attract talented researchers, including top universities, research centres, public and private organisations and medium-sized enterprises. The call will close on 13 September 2023 and is expected to fund over 1,200 projects.
Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, said:
“The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships provide a unique opportunity for postdoctoral researchers who want to expand their horizons, improve their opportunities on the job market, and their career prospects. I invite all researchers meeting the criteria to apply, and I wish every one of you the best of luck: I am looking forward to the exciting results I know those selected will deliver through their work.”
Indian Researchers eligible for funding:
This fellowship program provides opportunities for Indian researchers to pursue postdoctoral research in Europe, while also allowing European researchers to be hosted at Indian institutes.
This program is open to all fields, including Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), and Economics. As a researcher, this is an excellent opportunity to gain international experience, collaborate with top-notch researchers, and expand your research network.
The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship is a highly competitive and prestigious fellowship that provides excellent benefits, including a generous salary, research expenses, and opportunities for training and career development.
If you are an Indian researcher looking to pursue postdoctoral research in Europe or a European researcher looking to be hosted at an Indian institute, this is the opportunity for you! The reference deadline for the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships Call 2023 is on 13 September 2023, so hurry and submit your application.
For more information on the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023, including eligibility criteria, application guidelines, and other relevant details, please view the below documents:
- European Postdoctoral Fellowships (India to Europe) – Click here
- Global Postdoctoral Fellowships (Europe to India) – Click here
For all official details of this call, follow the link to the Funding & Tenders Portal
MSCA-NET
In view of the forthcoming MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships and MSCA Doctoral Networks calls, the MSCA-NET project has prepared a set of materials and tools that can be of benefit to you.
Although, the main objective of the MSCA-NET project is to facilitate the transnational cooperation between National Contact Points (NCPs) for the MSCA in order to achieve a consistent and harmonized level of NCP support, some of the project activities are also of direct benefit to the scientific community.
Check out the ‘Scientific Community’ tab and find out the handbooks, evolution guides and policy briefs for each call.
Test your MSCA knowledge thanks to the Self-Assessment Tool. By Actions, you will be able to check if you understand the settings.
How do I find a host?
TIP: Start identifying a European host as early as possible!
Register on the MSCA matchmaking platform which brings together fellows, companies, supervisors, NGOs and Academic Institutions from a large number of European countries and beyond. Using this platform, you will be able to publish your profile, partner search and offer your hosting arrangements to attract talent.
Be proactive! Contact your network of European collaborators and ask for assistance from your local supervisor, research colleagues or International Relations Office to put you in touch with their European colleagues.
Many European institutions are looking for the best international research talent to host as MSCA PF at their institutions! Calls for Expressions of Interest inviting candidates to apply for an MSCA-PF with the support of their institution can be found on the EURAXESS portal.
Search the database of MSCA-PF hosting offers from European universities
Learn about the next steps to apply for funding under this call.
Examples of projects previously funded