Application
Application for Momentum MSCA
Premium Postdoctoral Fellowship
Call 1, 2025
Call 1 is open
02 April 2025 – 31 May 2025
(23:59 CEST)
Research Fellowship Details
Start Date: January – March 2026
Duration: Up to 36 months, tailored to the host research group's project lifecycle and candidate's research objectives
Postdoctoral positions available in Call 1: 15 positions
From Engineering & Technology, Humanities, and Medical Sciences to Natural and Social Sciences, a broad spectrum of disciplines within "Lendület" Momentum Research Groups are included in the Momentum MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme.
Postdoctoral positions available in Call 1: 15 positions
From Engineering & Technology, Humanities, and Medical Sciences to Natural and Social Sciences, a broad spectrum of disciplines within "Lendület" Momentum Research Groups are included in the Momentum MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme.
Preparation & Research Group Alignment
1. Eligibility Review
Carefully review all eligibility criteria and conditions in the official call document before beginning the application process.
2. Research Group Engagement
Explore list of participating “Lendület”, Momentum research groups and contact at least one potential supervisor to discuss:
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Research idea alignment with the research group's expertise
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Innovative project approaches
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Project's complementarity with the group's ongoing work
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Practical project aspects
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Potential fellowship timeline
3. Research Group Match
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Obtain a signed Host Research Entity/Implementing Partner Declaration if a suitable match is found
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Ensure research proposals are independently written by the applicant
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Interdisciplinary and intersectoral proposals are encouraged
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Consider potential external expert reviewers without conflicts of interest
Application Submission Requirements
General Guidelines
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Use official templates (available from 02 April also in Electronic Submission Portal)
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Follow Horizon Europe ethical principles
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Write entirely in English
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Fully comply with template format and content requirements
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Submit before the deadline: 31 May 2025, 23:59 CEST
Submission Conditions
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Each candidate is permitted to submit only ONE application per call
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No application fee required
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Submissions must be through the Electronic Submission Portal only
Submission Steps
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Create a user ID and password in the MTA Academy Database
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Use the same credentials to log into the Momentum MSCA Programme Electronic Submission Portal
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Craft your application using templates
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Finalize and submit your application
Post-Submission Process
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Confirmation email will be sent upon submission
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Formal review and eligibility check will be conducted
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Applicants will be notified of eligibility check results by 07 June 2025
Note: Submissions not meeting the specified requirements will not be processed.