Postdoctoral Fellowships - MSCA-NET

1 August 2022

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Is it common for applicants to apply for a 12-month Postdoctoral Fellowship? Is being awarded a 24-month PF more likely than being awarded a 12-month one?

It is uncommon, but not necessarily detrimental to the proposal. For the 2021 PF call, there were only 2 12-month projects funded. For comparison, ...

1 August 2022

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Is it possible for a researcher who participated in an Innovative Training Network and then got an Individual Fellowship to now apply for a Postdoctoral Fellowship if the 8-year and mobility rules are respected?

Yes, it is possible. As long as the 8-year and mobility rules are respected, they are eligible for the PF call.

30 June 2022

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What is the current status of Switzerland in Horizon Europe? (as of 29 June 2022)

Currently, Switzerland has the status of a third country not associated to Horizon Europe in the frame of the DN and PF calls. For ...

30 June 2022

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What is the current status of UK in Horizon Europe? (as of 2 June 2022)

UK is to be considered as an Associated Country to Horizon Europe in the frame of PF and DN calls. For PF: a fellow ...

30 June 2022

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Is it possible to implement a PF and chair a COST action at the same time?

With the approval of REA and the host organisation, it is possible to opt for part-time for professional reasons – if the researcher wishes ...

30 June 2022

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Is it possible for a fellow to work 6 months per year as an MSCA fellow and the other 6 months in an academic position at another institution in another country if they get an approval by the PF host organisation and the other institution?

They would need to discuss this with the project officer, and they can approve or refuse the request. Part time working has to be ...

30 June 2022

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Is a researcher who is affiliated with one university in country A, within the scope of a joint doctorate and wants to apply for a Postdoctoral Fellowship with another university in country A eligible?

It is the physical presence (residence or main activity) in a given country that is taken into account when considering the mobility rule. If ...

30 June 2022

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Is a candidate who is scheduled to defend their PhD thesis on the day of the call deadline eligible? Does the time scheduled for the defense count in this context, should it start before 5 pm CET?

As the rule states that ‘The researcher must be in possession of a doctoral degree or have successfully defended their doctoral thesis before call ...

30 June 2022

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Does the rule of non-resubmission for proposals under 70% also apply to a proposal which was submitted last year under Global Fellowships and this year under European Fellowships, with the same fellow and the same (return) host institution?

Proposals from Global Fellowships to European Fellowships or vice versa from European Fellowships to Global Fellowships are not considered resubmissions.

30 June 2022

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Which date counts for the purpose of determining eligibility for the PF call – date of arrival in the country of the host organisation or the date of the residence permit?

The official residency of the applicant is the one to consider for eligibility purposes. This needs to be clear in the application forms.

FAQ Category: Postdoctoral Fellowships

Is it common for applicants to apply for a 12-month Postdoctoral Fellowship? Is being awarded a 24-month PF more likely than being awarded a 12-month one?

Is it possible for a researcher who participated in an Innovative Training Network and then got an Individual Fellowship to now apply for a Postdoctoral Fellowship if the 8-year and mobility rules are respected?

What is the current status of Switzerland in Horizon Europe? (as of 29 June 2022)

What is the current status of UK in Horizon Europe? (as of 2 June 2022)

Is it possible to implement a PF and chair a COST action at the same time?

Is it possible for a fellow to work 6 months per year as an MSCA fellow and the other 6 months in an academic position at another institution in another country if they get an approval by the PF host organisation and the other institution?

Is a researcher who is affiliated with one university in country A, within the scope of a joint doctorate and wants to apply for a Postdoctoral Fellowship with another university in country A eligible?

Is a candidate who is scheduled to defend their PhD thesis on the day of the call deadline eligible? Does the time scheduled for the defense count in this context, should it start before 5 pm CET?

Does the rule of non-resubmission for proposals under 70% also apply to a proposal which was submitted last year under Global Fellowships and this year under European Fellowships, with the same fellow and the same (return) host institution?

Which date counts for the purpose of determining eligibility for the PF call – date of arrival in the country of the host organisation or the date of the residence permit?

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