DCU Research header
Research
DCU St Pats

DCU supports available for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 Call

Stokes
Dublin City University provides a comprehensive support process to strengthen Marie Skłodowska Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships applications through the office of Research Support and Development.

What are the European projects MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships?

Marie Skłodowska Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships projects are funded by the European Commission, with the aim of developing the potential of young researchers, encouraging mobility as well as interdisciplinary and intersectoral exchanges.

The project is written by the Fellowship applicant with the support of their Supervisor in the chosen host unit. Fellows must have an international profile and have less than 8 years of seniority in research.

  • European Fellowships : Applicant can be of any nationality. With research institutions in the European Union or associated countries, for a period of 12 to 24 months. Secondments to another institution or company are encouraged.
  • Global Fellowships: Applicant must be EU nationals, long-term EU residents, or citizens of Horizon Europe Associated Countries. For projects with an outgoing period in a research institution outside the European Union or associated country of 12 to 24 months, and a mandatory return period in Europe

The funding includes the Fellow's salary with mobility bonuses and family expenses, as well as research and training expenses.

The deadline for the next MSCA PF call is 9th September 2026

 

DCU All Hallows Campus

How to apply for an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship at Dublin City University?

Interested applications should complete our Expression of Interest form by Friday 24th April. If you know the Supervisor that you would like to work with you can include their details in the EOI form. If you do not have a Supervisor in mind we will do our best to match you with one. A list of interested Supervisors can be found in this DCU MSCA PF Supervisor Directory.

The internal Dublin City University deadline for accepting applicants is 24th April 2026

What does Dublin City University provide in terms of support?

DCU provides a comprehensive application support process for MSCA PF applicants including:

  • An information session covering all aspects of the call.
  • An application writing masterclass
  • Intensive guided writing sprints focused on key part of the application
  • A suite of resources to make the application process easier
  • One-to-one application support from a dedicated Research Development Officer