The Momentum MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme (Momentum PPDF) is an initiative designed to attract and nurture up to 35 exceptional postdoctoral researchers from around the globe to “Lendület”*, Momentum research groups in Hungary. It is co-funded by the European Commission and the Secretariat of MTA, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, under the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions grant. This 5-year initiative offers unparalleled opportunities for career advancement and scientific excellence.
The first call should select 15 candidates.
Eligibility
- Candidates of all nationalities may apply.
- Applicants must be in possession of a doctoral degree at the deadline of the Momentum MSCA call.
Researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will also be eligible to apply. - A mobility rule will be applied: applying researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Hungary for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the call’s deadline. *
Areas: From Engineering & Technology, Humanities, and Medical Sciences to Natural and Social Sciences, Momentum MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme supports a broad spectrum of disciplines within “Lendület” Momentum Research Groups.
*About “Lendület,” Momentum:
“Lendület,” Momentum, is a flagship research program of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA), supporting top scientists in establishing independent research groups with full autonomy. Launched in 2009, it has supported over 225 research groups across diverse fields, fostering innovation and scientific discovery.
Deadline: 31 May 2025