The University of Portsmouth is pleased to invite expressions of interest from international researchers who wish to apply for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA-PF) with the University as host institution.
The University is home to a dynamic research community, engaged in internationally recognised research across a wide variety of disciplines. We host numerous visiting scholars and offer a rich programme of academic events and seminars throughout the year. To learn more about our research strengths and academic staff, please visit the Research and Innovation at Portsmouth webpage.
We welcome applications from researchers whose interests align with our areas of expertise for the prestigious, fully funded MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, which last between 12 and 24 months. More information about the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships and the application process is available here: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for a MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Portsmouth, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a PhD
- Have a maximum of eight years of experience in research from the date of the award of the PhD degree
- Must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the UK for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the call deadline (10 September 2025).
Applicants of any nationality are welcome to apply.
To express your interest, please email the University’s Research and Innovation Department at dri@port.ac.uk by midnight on 2 June 2025, including the following documents:
- A detailed CV
- A research proposal (maximum 3 pages)
- Names and contact details of three referees
- An indication of potential academic supervisors at the University of Portsmouth
Successful candidates will be supported in the development of their full applications for submission in September 2025.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Research and Innovation 