Are you a postdoctoral researcher with a bold vision for your research future? The prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 (MSCA-PF) are now open for Expressions of Interest—and Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is calling on bright minds from around the globe to join their vibrant academic community!
About the Fellowship
Funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe, the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship is more than just a scholarship—it’s a career-launching platform. This prestigious award supports talented researchers through:
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- 12 to 24 months of fully-funded postdoctoral research
- A competitive salary package and generous research funds
- Access to world-class training and career development support
- The opportunity to work in one of Europe’s most inclusive Russell Group universities
Why Apply Through QMUL’s School of Geography?
Queen Mary’s School of Geography is renowned for nurturing early career researchers with a strong culture of support, mentorship, and collaborative research. Postdoctoral researchers are fully integrated into the School’s research ecosystem through:
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- Dedicated mentorship from host supervisors
- Regular staff research conferences and seminar series
- Access to a global academic network
- A rich, interdisciplinary research environment
QMUL boasts an impressive EU funding record with over 20 successful Horizon Europe fellowships already hosted—making it a prime destination for MSCA hopefuls.
Fellowship Benefits
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- Duration: 12–24 months
- Total Award Value: €230,000 to €250,000 (including salary, research costs, and institutional overheads)
- Host: School of Geography, Queen Mary University of London
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Start Date: From 2026, following EU approval
- Salary Grade: Grade 6 of QMUL pay scale (generous and fully funded)
Who’s Eligible?
To apply for the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship at QMUL:
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- You must have a PhD by the European Commission’s call deadline (indicatively 10 September 2025).
- You must not have lived or worked in the UK for more than 12 months in the 36 months before that deadline.
- You must have no more than 8 years of full-time research experience post-PhD.
- All nationalities are welcome to apply.
Apply: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/geog/research/visitors/marie-skodowska-curie-postdoctoral-fellowships-2025/
Application Deadlines
- Internal EOI Deadline (QMUL): Friday, 23 May 2025
- Final EC Application Deadline (Indicative): 10 September 2025.
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