MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026

Scholarships will be awarded to outstanding researchers with a maximum of [number] years of research experience. 8 years in the Making after their doctorate, that they carry out international mobility (not having resided or carried out their main activity in the country of the beneficiary entity (or of the partner entity for the exit phase in Global Fellowships) during more than 12 months in the 3 years prior to the closing date of the call for proposals). Applications must be submitted jointly by the researcher and a beneficiary entity from the academic or non-academic sector.

Postdoctoral Fellowships can be carried out in Europe (i.e., in an EU Member State or in a Horizon Europe Associated Country) or in a Third Country not associated with Horizon Europe:

- European Postdoctoral FellowshipsThese grants are open to researchers of any nationality who wish to participate in R&D projects, whether coming to Europe from anywhere in the world or relocating within Europe. The standard duration of these grants is between 12 and 24 months.

- Global Postdoctoral Fellowships: These fellowships are open to European nationals or long-term residents who wish to participate in R&D&I projects with organizations outside the EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. These fellowships require an initial period abroad of a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 24 months in a non-associated third country, and a mandatory 12-month return period to a host organization located in an EU Member State or a Horizon Europe Associated Country.

More information in HORIZON-MSCA-2026-PF-01

Closing date: 09/09/2026 

MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026

The MSCA Doctoral Networks will implement doctoral programs developed by consortia of universities, research institutions and scientific infrastructures, businesses—including SMEs—and other socioeconomic actors from various countries in Europe and beyond. These networks are open to the participation of organizations from third countries, with the aim of fostering international strategic alliances for the training and exchange of researchers.

The doctoral programs will address clearly identified needs in various research and innovation fields, exposing researchers to both the academic and non-academic sectors. They will also offer training in research-related skills and key transversal competencies for innovation and long-term employability, such as entrepreneurship, commercialization of results, intellectual property rights management, and scientific communication. Doctoral network proposals may be based on existing or planned research collaborations among participating organizations.

More information in HORIZON-MSCA-2026-DN-01    

Call for applications opens: 28/05/2026 

Closing date: 24/11/2026 

Cluster 2 Health-related Culture – Single stage

• HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-04: The impact of use of digital tools outside school and for communication on educational outcomes and mental health.

• HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-08: Strengthened implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum and a focus on inclusion, integration, and health.

• HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-09: Rethinking long-term care policy in the face of EU demographic shifts.

Closing date: 23/09/2026

Cluster 3 related to health – Single stage

• HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-03: Development of innovative tools, processes, equipment and technologies through responses to disasters and emergencies for search and rescue in hazardous conditions.

• HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-02: Multi-hazard approach and cumulative / cascading impacts.

• HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-04: Open topic on driving innovation uptake of disaster risk solutions.

Closing date: 05/11/2026

CANCER MISSION WP2026

• HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-01: Virtual Human Twin (VHT) Models for Cancer Research.

• HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-02: Microbiome for early cancer prediction before the onset of disease.

• HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-03: Pragmatic clinical trials to optimize immunotherapeutic interventions for patients with refractory cancers.

• HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-04: Earlier and more precise palliative care.

• HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-05: Boosting mental health of young cancer survivors through the European Cancer Patient Digital Center (ECPDC).

• HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-06: Development of a research capacity building program on cancer with and for Ukraine.

• HORIZON-MISS-2026-02-CANCER-07: Improve the Quality of Life of older cancer patients.

Closing date: 15/09/2026

MISSION SOIL – ONE HEALTH WP2026

• HORIZON-MISS-2026-05-SOIL-02: Antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic biosynthesis in soils: developing key understanding and counteractive strategies using a One-Health approach.

Closing date: 15/09/2026

EIC 2026 Pathfinder Open

This call is open to fund high-risk, interdisciplinary research projects with the potential for transformative impact in science and technology. It supports visionary ideas in their early stages that can lead to radical breakthroughs, fostering the exploration of new scientific and technological concepts without a defined immediate application. Funding is available for fundamental research activities that combine multiple disciplines and innovative approaches. Proposals will be evaluated based on their excellence, ambition, and potential feasibility, with particular attention to advancing knowledge and future possibilities for innovation.

More information in HORIZON-EIC-2026-PATHFINDEROPEN 

Closing date: 12/05/2026 

TRANSCAN-4: PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE TRANSCAN-4 JTC 2026 CALL (International Call for Cancer Research)

STRANSCAN-4, as a continuation of the previous ERA-NET TRANSCAN-3, has made the preliminary announcement of the translational research call: JTC-2026 ”Translational Research on Cancer Metabolism: Multidisciplinary Approaches for Diagnosis and Treatment”The goal of TRANSCAN 4 is to coordinate international funding and foster collaboration between scientific teams to optimize resources and generate higher-impact results.

This call involves two Spanish funding agencies: the Scientific Foundation of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (FCAECC) and the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII).

The proposals must address at least one of the objectives or sub-objectives that are described below.

• Objective 1: To facilitate better diagnoses and better monitoring of cancer through metabolic biomarkers.

• Objective 2: Intercepting metabolic vulnerabilities to improve precision medicine.

More Information

Call for applications launch date: 20/05/2026

Pre-proposal closing date: 21/07/2026

• HORIZON-INFRA-2026-SERV-01-01: Implementing digital services to empower neuroscience research for health and brain inspired technology via EBRAINS.

  
  

Closing date: 16/06/2026

OTHER PROGRAMMES OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

EDCTP

The Global Health EDCTP3 joint venture has published its 2026 Work Programme, which makes up to €147 million available to fund research and innovation projects in global health, with a particular focus on infectious diseases affecting sub-Saharan Africa and other regions. In addition, there are two Coordination and Support Action (CSA) themes:

• HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2026-03-SERP-01: Training and innovation networks for sustained capacity development related to ethics, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, and related digital regulatory platforms.

• HORIZON-JU-GH-EDCTP3-2026-03-DIGIT-02Intelligence.

Closing date: 31/08/2026

EU4HEALTH

The European Commission has launched a new call for the designation of EU Reference Laboratories (EURLs) in public health, as part of its efforts to strengthen surveillance and response to health threats. The calls cover four priority areas:

- Clostridioides difficult

- Sexually transmitted bacteria

- Mycobacteria 

- Invasive bacterial infections

These laboratories will provide technical support to Member States in diagnostics, testing methods and harmonization of epidemiological surveillance.

The applications are addressed to EU/EEA public health laboratories.

More Information

Closing date: 19/08/2026

COST Action CINNAMON – Mobility in CAR-T therapies

The COST Action CINNAMON is launching calls for Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSM) for researchers in the field of CAR-T cell therapies and advanced immunotherapy. These grants fund research stays at European centers, facilitating knowledge exchange, capacity building, and the creation of scientific networks. Participation by young researchers is particularly encouraged.

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Closing date: 30/06/2026

COST Action HAPLO-iPS – Mobility in iPSC therapies

The COST Action HAPLO-iPS offers funding opportunities for Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) for researchers working with induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). These short stays allow researchers to acquire new techniques, foster international collaborations, and advance the standardization of methodologies in regenerative medicine. The call for proposals is especially geared towards researchers in the early stages of their careers.

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Closing date: 31/08/2026

01-04/06/2026

RICH Europe – Proposal Check Workshop 2026

The European network RICH Europe will organize a new online edition of the Proposal Check Workshop from June 1-4, 2026, aimed at applicants for the Horizon Europe Research Infrastructures 2026 calls. The event offers coordinators and consortia the opportunity to receive personalized and confidential feedback from official evaluators of the European Commission on the Excellence, Impact, and Implementation sections of their proposals. Each consultation will include an individual online session of up to two hours. Participation is free.

Registration deadline: May 10, 2026.

14/05/2026

ERC Proposal Reading Days 2026

Registration is now open for the various sessions of the ERC Proposal Reading Days 2026 initiative, which will allow participants to analyze real examples of successful European Research Council proposals and improve the preparation of their future applications.

The next sessions with available places are:

• Miguel Hernández University (Elche) – May 14, 2026

• University of Cádiz – May 18th 2026

• University of León – May 26th 2026

More Information here

29/05/2026

MSCA DN 2026 National Online Seminar: General Aspects

This session will cover the main updates to the 2026 call for proposals, as well as the rules for participation and eligibility requirements. Recommendations for preparing proposals will also be addressed through case studies of successful projects.

Learn more.

29/05/2026

Securing a Lasting Impact from Europe's Beating Cancer Plan and the EU Cancer Mission

Event organized by the European Cancer Organisation and Cyprus University of Technology that seeks to define expectations and commitments for the next phase of the Horizon Europe Cancer Mission and the European Cancer Plan.

Learn more.

15/06/2026

Infoday ERC Plus Grant – What's New about the New ERC Scheme

To mark the upcoming launch of the new ERC Plus Grant scheme of the European Research Council (ERC), FECYT, through its European Office and National Contact Points (NCP), will participate on June 15, 2026 in Barcelona in an information day dedicated to presenting its main new features.

The new instrument will offer up to seven years of funding and a maximum of €7 million per project, with a focus on scientific excellence and the transformative nature of the proposals, as well as a flexible lump-sum funding model. The call for proposals will be open to researchers from all fields and postdoctoral levels.

More information about the event coming soon.

16/06/2026

XIII CDTI Conference: “Between two Programs, Horizon Europe” (Barcelona)

The CDTI is organizing the thirteenth edition of the Conference of the European Union's Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP) in Spain, under the motto “Between two programs, Horizon EuropeThe event will take place on June 16 at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya (Barcelona). It is being held in collaboration with the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, the European Commission, and Acciò. As in previous editions, there will be an opportunity to receive asesoramiento personalized on Horizon Europe and agreements can also be reached meetings with other attendees to promote collaboration.

Additionally, during the Conference a poster exhibition of projects coordinated by Spanish entities that have obtained funding from Horizon Europe.

Registration to attend the Conference will be available in mid-April.

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17/06/2026

Conference on the implementation of projects in Horizon Europe (Barcelona)

The National Contact Points for the legal and financial aspects of Horizon Europe (HE), in collaboration with ACCIÓ and with the participation of the European Commission, are organizing the "Implementation Event on Horizon Europe" to delve into the main legal, financial, and administrative aspects related to the implementation of HE projects. The event will be held in Barcelona on June 17.

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30/06/2026

Conference on European Research Infrastructures in the field of health

The ISCIII organizes this annual event to highlight the important role of European Research Infrastructures (RIs) in health sciences research and innovation. Throughout the day, discussions will cover topics of great interest, such as the contribution of RIs to the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC), the strategic value of RIs for industry, the challenges and opportunities in collaborating with technological infrastructures, and how to address the One Health challenge through RIs.

Registration (limited capacity) here.

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