Marie Skłodowska-Curie European Postdoctoral Fellowships
In brief
Postdoctoral researchers of any nationality can enhance their qualifications and diversify their competences by conducting a research project at a host institution (universities, research institutions, companies or international organisations) in Germany (or another EU member state or associated country).
Who can apply?
Researchers who
- completed an PhD
- have a maximum of 8 years full-time equivalent experience in research at the call deadline
- have not resided or carried out their main activity in the country of the host institution for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the call deadline
Type and extent of funding
Fellowship of 5,150 euros per month gross (depending on the host country), plus 600 euros mobility allowance and (if applicable) 660 euros family allowance. Host institutions receive funds for research, training, networking, management and indirect costs.
Duration
12 to 24 months. If justified in the proposal, an additional period of up to 6 months can be awarded to researchers who will spend that period in a non-academic organisation established in an EU Member State or associated country.
Application
Applications must be submitted online by the host institution and the researcher through the Funding & Tenders Portal (see link below). Marie Skłodowska-Curie European Fellowships are advertised once a year.
EU Funding & Tenders Portal
Find all funding programmes and tenders managed by different EU bodies here.
