EU flagship postdoctoral fellowship. €399M budget, ~1,600 fellows annually.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships under Horizon Europe. European (1-2 yrs in EU) or Global (1-2 yrs outside Europe + 1-yr return) strands. Apply jointly with a host organization. Deadline 9 Sept 2026.
PhD completed, max 8 years research experience, any nationality
Yes. Nigerian citizens are eligible to apply for the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships (Horizon Europe). PhD completed, max 8 years research experience, any nationality
The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships (Horizon Europe) provides: ~€5,080/month + mobility + family allowance. Full details are available on the official application page.
The current application window closes 9 September 2026. Deadlines shift year to year, so confirm on the official site before submitting.
Applications are submitted through the official portal: https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/actions/postdoctoral-fellowships. Nigerian applicants should prepare academic transcripts, a CV, references, and any language test results (IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programmes) well ahead of the deadline.
This is a €400m budget opportunity for Postdoc candidates. Strong academic records, clear research or career goals, and demonstrated leadership are typical of successful applicants from Nigeria.