Paris 1 Project Office, in collaboration with CNRS and IRD, is excited to announce a special opportunity for early-career researchers interested in applying for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme (MSCA PF). A week-long Masterclass will be held in Paris from May 19 to 23, 2025, designed to provide essential tools and guidance for a successful application to the 2025 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 to 2 or 3 years, depending on the chosen type. The grant covers the postdoc salary, and research, training, networking and institutional costs.
Call deadline: 10 September 2025.
Learn more about the call 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 experienced evaluators.
Candidates will learn how to navigate the application process and gain valuable feedback that will enhance their chances of success.
They will also have the opportunity to meet with their supervisor and visit their future research environment.
Before and after the masterclass week, individual coaching will be offered, including proof-reading of application drafts.
- The applicant is required to submit an application with one of the following research units – see list here.
- The applicant must already have identified and contacted a supervisor from one of these research units.
- The applicant complies with the 2025 MSCA-PF call eligibility conditions:
- The applicant must be in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of the call deadline (10 September 2025), and must have a maximum of 8 years full-time equivalent experience in research, measured from the date that the researcher was in possession of a doctoral degree and certified by appropriate documents. [1]
- Researchers applying for a European Postdoctoral fellowship may not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in France for more than 12 months in the three years immediately before the call deadline. They can be of any nationality.
- Research applying for a Global postdoctoral fellowship cannot have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the associated partner hosting the outgoing phase for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the call deadline. They must be nationals or long-term residents of EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Long-term residence means a period of legal and continuous residence within EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries of at least five consecutive years.
- Proposals that were submitted in 2024 with a host institution, and scored less than 70%, cannot be resubmitted in 2025 with the same host institution.
Important Dates and Registration
- Masterclass dates: May 19-23, 2025
- Registration deadline: March 2, 2025, at 11:00 PM CET
Interested candidates can access the preliminary program of the Masterclass through the provided link.
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.
Costs covered
Participation in the Master Class is free of charge.
Some grants may be offered to cover expenses for travel & accommodation, depending on the host research unit. Reach out to Paris 1 Project Office to verify your eligibility for the grant.
Contact Information
For any questions, please reach out to Paris 1 Project Office at d2p@univ-paris1.fr.
