⚠️ Important – please read carefully before starting your application
Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, CNRS and IRD EU-Teams are excited to announce a special opportunity for early-career researchers interested in applying for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships Programme (MSCA PF). A week-long masterclass will be held in Paris from June 1 to 5, 2026, designed to provide essential tools and guidance for a successful application to the 2026 MSCA fellowship call.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship Overview
The Postdoctoral Fellowships Programme targets researchers holding a PhD who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, acquire new skills and develop their careers. PFs help researchers gain experience in other countries, disciplines and possibly non-academic sectors. The fellowship can last 1 -2 or 2-3 years, depending on the chosen type. The grant covers the postdoc salary, and research, training, networking and institutional costs.
Call deadline: 9 September 2026.
Learn more about the call here.
EU submission platform here.
Handbook here.
Masterclass Overview
This interactive masterclass will equip candidates with the necessary resources to submit a competitive application. The program will feature expert advice, writing workshops, and insights from previous MSCA grantees, supervisors and evaluators. Candidates will learn how to navigate the application process and gain valuable feedback that will enhance their chances of success. They will also meet with their supervisor and visit their future research environment.
Before and after the masterclass session, individual coaching will be offered, including proof-reading of application drafts.
Particularly, before the onsite session, applicants will benefit from two meetings with their dedicated EU-Team, with feedback and advice based on (1) the elements submitted in the application to the masterclass, and (2) a first draft.
Costs covered
Participation in the masterclass is free of charge, including lunch breaks. In addition:
- For projects hosted by Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University: travel and accommodation are covered
- For projects hosted by CNRS: accommodation is covered
- For projects hosted by IRD: no costs are covered
Eligibility
Who can apply for the Masterclass? (In case of doubt, please contact d2p@univ-paris1.fr)
- The applicant complies with the 2026 MSCA-PF call eligibility conditions (see here)
- The applicant is required to submit an application with one of the following research units – see list here.
- The applicant must already have the agreement of a supervisor from one of these research units.
Commitments
- The applicant commits to engage in all the masterclass activities, including pre and post masterclass proposal drafting. They prepare two drafts before the June on-site week. They shall complete the full application procedure and submit their application by the call deadline with Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, CNRS or IRD as host institution.
- The supervisor commits to engage in the preparation of the proposal, proof-read the drafts and attend at least key meetings with the applicant and the EU-Team. They are also welcome to attend partially or totally the onsite masterclass session (not compulsory).
Application overview
- Online form with information about the fellow, the supervisor and the project.
- Applicant’s scientific document including:
- CV
- Project overview
- Motivation of the applicant for choosing the future host institution
- Applicant’s commitment
- Supervisor’s document including:
- Motivation of the supervisor for hosting the fellow
- Supervisor’s commitment
- For resubmissions, former application and evaluation summary report.
Important Dates
- Application deadline: March 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM CET
- Results: March 13, 2026
- Compulsory first draft: April 13, 2026
- Compulsory second draft: June 1, 2026
- Masterclass on-site session: June 1-5, 2026
Submission
You can start your application at any time and complete it later. To do so, click on 'Resume later' in the top right corner.
Contact Information
For any questions, please reach out to d2p@univ-paris1.fr.
