Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships (EU funded postdocs)

The 2024 Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships scheme is closed. This page will be updated when details of the 2025 scheme are announced, and we advise potential applicants to check for updates regularly. We have left the 2024 information up on this page to aid with your planning as we expect the 2025 internal process and deadlines to be broadly similar.

This scheme is part of the EU framework programme Horizon Europe (2021–2027) to which it is now confirmed that the UK will have full access.

If you are interested in applying to this scheme in 2024, we ask that you register your interest by contacting the LCS Research Team via email.  

The University of Leeds offers some useful guidance for applicants to this scheme, including advice on planning your budget and how to apply.  

LCS internal process: 2024 advice for applicants

Please note that LCS operates a rigorous peer review system for these applications. You are strongly encouraged to get in touch with us at the earliest possible opportunity so that we can help you shape your research project.

Please note that potential applicants will need to pass an internal assessment before the School will confirm whether their application to this scheme will be supported. Potential applicants should submit a CV and detailed project proposal to LCSResearch@leeds.ac.uk for consideration. 

Applications are submitted jointly by the researcher and the UK academic supervisor. You must make contact with your potential mentor well in advance of the internal deadline (and at least 6–8 weeks before) and notify LCSResearch@leeds.ac.uk as soon as possible to declare your intention to apply.

If you do not have a mentor in mind, please see our research pages, staff profiles and searchable mentor lists and feel free to make contact directly with relevant colleagues.

2024 Deadlines

Please note that the University’s internal deadline for this scheme will be at least two weeks before the funder deadline (28 August 2024). Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications must be received at least six weeks (17 July 24) before the external deadline if you wish to receive peer review on your complete draft application (though earlier submission is strongly encouraged, particularly considering staff annual leave over the summer period). We will return feedback within 7–14 days of receipt.