The Catholic University of Louvain (UCLouvain), in Belgium, invites postdoctoral researchers to apply for the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 call, for which the application period is scheduled from April 9 to September 9, 2026.
Important to know
In this context, a Master Class will be organized on May 21 and 22, 2026, to help candidates prepare a competitive proposal. It is primarily intended for researchers wishing to choose UCLouvain as their host institution.
To register for the Master Class 2026, you are invited to send your CV as well as the name of your (future) UCLouvain supervisor to the following address: [email protected], before April 17, 2026.
A list of research institutes, supervisors, and contacts is available in Annex 1.
Eligibility Criteria
- Hold a PhD degree before September 9, 2026.
- Have less than 8 years of research experience.
- Comply with the mobility rule (must not have resided in Belgium for more than 12 months over the last 3 years).
Application file and procedure
Admission requirements, the application procedure, and benefits are detailed in Annex 2.
For more information, please consult the following links:
- 6 steps to prepare your file
- MSCA Guidelines on supervision
- MSCA Green Charter
- Standard evaluation form (HE MSCA) (Annex 3)
September 9, 2026
