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MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships at Tampere University

Tampere University welcomes applicants to jointly prepare successful applications for the EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship program. The program is targeted for researchers holding a PhD who are interested in boosting their careers in new international settings, with the possibility of interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral mobility.

Who can apply

You must have a PhD degree (by 10.9.2025).
You must not have more than 8 years of experience in research, from the date of the award of your PhD degree.
You must not have resided or carried your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Finland for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the call deadline (10.9.2025).

What is covered

MSCA PF grant covers 1-2 years' salary, mobility (and family) allowance for the postdoc and research costs and overheads for the host institution.

Information on the salary formation criteria can be found in the MSCA work programme, page 117 (pdf)

How to apply

1
Send letter of intent
Send a letter of intent to the potential supervisor whose group you are interested to join. Add “MSCA-PF” to the subject of your email. The letter must contain
- max one-page description of your project idea,
- max two-page CV and
- a confirmation that you meet the above listed eligibility criteria.
You can also contact the hosting PI and ask for more information before sending the letter of intent.
Deadline for indicating interest and sending the requested material is 23.4.2025.
2
Join Masterclass
If there is a match between you and the intended host/supervisor and you are eligible to apply according to the MSCA PF rules, you will be invited to an online Masterclass that supports you in preparing of a competitive proposal.
Masterclass takes place in May-June.
3
Submit proposal
After the Masterclass, you will submit a proposal for funding in liaison with your supervisor and our University. Proposals are judged on their research quality, the researcher's future career prospects, and the support offered by the host organization.
Application submission deadline to EU is 10.9.2025.