Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships

University of Hull

Location:	Kingston upon Hull
Salary:	Not Specified
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	24th March 2026
Closes:	20th April 2026

The University of Hull invites expressions of interest from researchers seeking to apply to the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 with Hull as their host institution.

The fellowships

The University of Hull is committed to supporting outstanding researchers applying for the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships. These prestigious fellowships accelerate the careers of exceptional postdoctoral researchers by offering advanced training and international, inter‑sectoral, and interdisciplinary mobility.

Our approach is strategic and collaborative. We seek to attract globally competitive proposals that align with the expertise of University of Hull researchers working within established, world‑leading groups and clusters.

Supervisors from a wide range of disciplines have confirmed their interest in hosting high-quality candidates whose research aligns with both their own specialisms and the University’s commitment to delivering societal impact – particularly in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Why choose Hull?

MSCA Fellows at the University of Hull become part of a vibrant, internationally connected research community. Fellows benefit from:

• Close supervision and mentoring by experienced academics
• Access to global research networks
• Alignment with high-impact research themes
• Opportunities leading to joint publications, policy engagement, and career-defining collaborations

Who should apply?

We welcome expressions of interest from researchers with no more than eight years of post‑PhD experience due to funding eligibility, including recent graduates who can demonstrate independent or semi‑independent research activity (such as outputs beyond the PhD, publications, or funding applications). All applications must comply with the mobility requirements of the MSCA scheme. Further information can be found here.

Please be aware that the University of Hull supports applications for the MSCA European Postdoctoral Fellowships only.

Key dates

• MSCA call opens: 9th April 2026
• University of Hull expressions of interest closes: 20th April 2026
• MSCA call closes: 9th September 2026

Register your interest

Researchers wishing to apply and be hosted by the University of Hull should submit an expression of interest to their chosen supervisor by 20th April 2026.

Your expression of interest should include:

• Your research area
• A brief outline of your proposed project
• An explanation of how the project aligns with MSCA aims
• A description of how it fits within the University’s key research themes

Late enquiries may be considered from exceptional candidates with particularly strong or relevant profiles.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in a programme of support activities hosted by the University, including online training sessions and a visit to the Hull campus to meet their prospective supervisor and take part in seminars and in‑person writing workshops.

Eligibility

Supported researchers can be of any nationality. For these European Postdoctoral Fellowships, applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the host institution for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the call deadline (9th September 2026).

Financial details

The salary and expense allocations for the fellowships can be found on pages 77 and 78 of the Horizon Europe Work Programme - 2026-2027 - Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions.

Find out more

Further information about the scheme and University of Hull supervisors is available on the Marie Sklodowska‑Curie Actions Matchmaking Platform

If you have any questions, please contact researchdevelopment@hull.ac.uk

Please note that this is a fellowship‑related opportunity and should not be interpreted as an offer of employment with the University of Hull.