ERA Fellowships

Overview

Supports postdoctoral researchers of any nationality to conduct research and innovation projects in Widening countries, enhancing skills, employability, and institutional capacity. Targets host organizations in Widening countries applying jointly with researchers.

Who Can Apply

Host organizations (academic or non-academic) located in Widening countries, applying jointly with postdoctoral researchers of any nationality. Researchers must engage in cross-border mobility to or within the EU.

Funding Details

Maximum grant amount: 500,000 EUR. Specific funding rates and co-funding requirements are outlined in the MSCA Work Programme.

What Is Funded

Research and innovation projects with a focus on:

• Cross-border mobility for postdoctoral researchers.
• Training in transferable skills, innovation, entrepreneurship, and Open Science practices.
• Optional secondments (up to one-third of fellowship duration) and non-academic placements (up to six months).
• Career development plans for researchers.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

Projects must align with Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4 to 6.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2027-04-06
• Deadline: 2027-09-07

Application Process (High-Level)

Single-stage application process via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Proposals must include a joint application by the researcher and host organization, along with a career development plan.

Post-Award Obligations

• Submission of a career development plan as a project deliverable.
• Compliance with the European Charter for Researchers.
• Reporting and dissemination requirements as outlined in the grant agreement.

Geographic Scope & Language

Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland. Application language: English.

Notes

• Host organizations must be located in Widening countries.
• Secondments and non-academic placements must align with project objectives and add value to the fellowship.
• Seals of Excellence may be awarded to high-quality proposals that cannot be funded due to budget constraints.