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Boost your career with MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships funding at the top Central European research institute
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) support outstanding postdoctoral researchers who wish to advance their careers through international mobility and high-quality research projects.
The programme funds individual research projects developed jointly by the fellow and a host supervisor. Fellows benefit from advanced training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and international research experience in an excellent scientific environment.
CEITEC at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic, welcomes highly motivated researchers from around the world who wish to apply for the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 call with CEITEC MU as their host institution.
2026 Call Timeline (indicative)
- Call opening: 9 April 2026
- Proposal submission deadline: 9 September 2026
- Evaluation results: February 2027
- Grant agreement signature: April 2027
- Project start: from May 2027
The overall indicative budget for the 2026 call is €399 million.
| Types of Fellowships | ||
| European Postdoctoral Fellowship | Global Postdoctoral Fellowship | |
| Eligibility | Researchers of any nationality | European nationals or long-term residents |
| Host location | European institution (EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country) | Third country outside Europe (outgoing phase) European institution (EU Member State or HE Associated Country) (return phase) |
| Duration | 12–24 months | 12–24 months outgoing + 12 months return |
| Mobility | Move to Europe or between European countries | Mandatory return to Europe |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Hold a PhD degree by the call deadline (9 September 2026)
- Have maximum 8 years of full-time research experience after the PhD
- Comply with the MSCA mobility rule: applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity in the host country for more than 12 months during the 36 months preceding the call deadline
- Propose an excellent research project developed together with a host supervisor
| What the Fellowship Provides MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships offer competitive funding including: |
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| Living allowance: | 6 185 EUR / month |
| Mobility allowance: | 710 EUR / month |
| Family allowance (if applicable): | 660 EUR/ month |
| Research, training and networking costs: | 1 000 EUR / month |
| Institutional overheads for the host organisation: | 650 EUR / month |
The fellowship supports the fellow’s career development through:
- advanced research training
- international and intersectoral collaboration
- secondments and placements in non-academic organisations
- networking opportunities across Europe and beyond.
Why Apply with CEITEC at Masaryk University?
Masaryk University has recently achieved record success in the MSCA-PF programme:
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The number of MSCA-PF grants hosted by Masaryk University was also nearly three times higher than at the second most successful Czech institution in the same call.
The strong results reflect the university’s growing experience with the MSCA programme, the active engagement of experienced supervisors, and the dedicated support provided to applicants during proposal preparation.
CEITEC at Masaryk University is a leading European research centre focused on life sciences, advanced materials and nanotechnologies. Fellows joining CEITEC benefit from:
- access to state-of-the-art core research facilities
- collaboration within international interdisciplinary research teams
- a vibrant research environment in Brno, one of the most dynamic university cities in Central Europe
- strong institutional support for MSCA applicants and fellows.
Support for Applicants
CEITEC MU provides dedicated support to candidates preparing an MSCA-PF proposal, including:
- consultation with the prospective host supervisor
- guidance from the CEITEC grant support team
- internal feedback on the proposal before submission
- assistance with administrative aspects of the application.
Researchers interested in applying with CEITEC MU are encouraged to contact a potential supervisor as early as possible to discuss project ideas. The overview of CEITEC MU research groups is here (select MUNI in the filter).
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal by the host institution together with the applicant.
| To start preparing a proposal with CEITEC MU | ||
| Step 1 | Identify a potential host supervisor at CEITEC MU. | As early as possible |
| Step 2 |
Contact both the chosen supervisor and the research project manager Veronika Štěrbová at veronika.sterbova@ceitec.muni.cz |
No later than 1 June 2026 |
| Step 3 |
Attend our free webinars that will help you create a competitive proposal:
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30 April 2026 |
| Step 4 | Prepare a research project proposal together with the supervisor. |
Final draft for revision and proofreading to be ready by mid-August 2026 |
| Step 5 | Our grant support team will assist you with all the formalities and specific guidance during proposal preparation. |
Final project proposal to be ready by 1 September to be approved for submission with CEITEC MU |
CEITEC and Masaryk University as a stepping stone for a successful career in science
Some research institutes and universities in widening countries are very advanced in terms of their institutional culture and support for foreign researchers and also in terms of research infrastructures. CEITEC is one of the most renowned research centres in the Czech Republic and in Central Europe, focused on life sciences and is the largest partner of the CEITEC consortium and the flagship of Masaryk University.
CEITEC MU employs approximately 500 people from more than 35 countries around the world who jointly contribute to the success of the Institute. Every year, CEITEC scientists publish more than 300 articles in prestigious peer-reviewed scientific journals, of which more than 60 % are published in Q1 journals and more than 40 % have a corresponding author with an affiliation at CEITEC MU. Since its foundation, CEITEC MU has considered its people as the most important factor of its success. Since January 2019, CEITEC MU has been a proud holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award and is constantly striving to improve working conditions for its employees.
Let’s see the adaptation process at CEITEC MU!
More than 300 scientists and researchers are working in 28 research groups, which are thematically divided into four research areas: Structural Biology, Molecular Medicine, Genomics and Proteomics of Plant Systems, and Brain and Mind Research. Experienced supervisors and mentors guide more than 200 PhD students within the CEITEC PhD School. More than half of the PhD students come from abroad. CEITEC MU provides open access to 11 shared laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art technologies. Unique instrumentation is available not only to scientists from CEITEC MU, but also to external users from the academic and private sectors.