ERA Fellowships - European Commission
ERA Fellowships fund postdoctoral researchers in Widening Countries to boost research capacity, mobility, and skills, with links to MSCA and options for interdisciplinary and non-academic placements.
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Funder: European Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application submission deadline for ERA Fellowships)
Funding Amounts: Typically €100,000–€500,000 per fellowship (covering 12–36 months); ~50 fellowships funded per cycle.
Summary: Supports excellent researchers undertaking postdoctoral projects in Widening Countries, fostering cross-border mobility, skills development, and institutional research capacity.
Key Information: Only proposals to the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships with a host in a Widening Country are eligible; automatic resubmission to ERA Fellowships if not funded by MSCA PF.
Description
The ERA Fellowships under Horizon Europe are designed to support outstanding postdoctoral researchers by providing fellowships for research projects hosted in Widening Countries. The program aims to strengthen research and innovation capacity, promote cross-border mobility, and enhance career prospects for researchers. It also benefits host institutions by increasing their global visibility, research quality, and knowledge transfer capabilities.
ERA Fellowships are closely linked with the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships. Applicants submit their proposals to the MSCA PF call, and if not funded but eligible, their proposals are automatically considered for ERA Fellowships, provided the host is in a Widening Country. The scheme encourages the development of transferable skills, interdisciplinary experience, and networking, and supports placements in the non-academic sector.
