1. Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures
  2. School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
  3. Research and innovation
  4. Postdoctoral Fellowships
  5. Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships (EU funded postdocs)

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

The 2025 Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships scheme is now open. Please note that the University is holding two information sessions for potential applicants to this scheme in 2025: 

  • Monday 19th May (10:00-11:00) - MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) – Information Webinar. This session will give an overview of the scheme and eligibility criteria. There will be a talk from a successful supervisor, who will provide insight into their experience of applying for and supporting a fellowship at Leeds. To register, please sign up via MS Teams.
  • Thursday 22nd May (10:00-11:00) - MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) - Proposal Writing Webinar. This session will provide more detailed information on preparing and writing an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship (PF) application. This includes a presentation from an MSCA evaluator on areas to consider when writing your proposal and what the evaluators look for in an application. To register, please sign up via MS Teams.

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 2025, 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: 2025 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.

2025 Deadlines

Please note that the University’s internal deadline for this scheme will be at least two weeks before the funder deadline, which is 10 September 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications must be received at least six weeks (30 July 25) 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.