Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action: Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026

Apply for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship with an UPM Supervisor

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) wishes to attract talented, ambitious and experienced researchers at the post-doctoral level for applying Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions - Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF).

Discover more about the action at the following link: Postdoctoral Fellowships - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions.

The International Projects Office (OPI) at UPM will support the candidates’ application if eligibility criteria are met. Make sure you can apply.

Looking for a supervisor?

Consult the list of MSCA supervisors at UPM who have expressed interest in hosting MSCA-PF candidates.
The following areas include information on several UPM supervisors who have expressed interest in hosting MSCA-PF candidates in their research group. If you are interested in an expression of interest, please contact them directly.

1- Choose a research area

2- Click on each panel and find the best match to pursue your research career

Didn’t find a perfect match aligned with your research interests?
Explore UPM research groups and active research lines at this link: Observatorio de I+D+i UPM

Need help finding a supervisor? Reach out our MSCA advisor. 

Are you a researcher already working at UPM? You can apply for a MSCA Global Fellowship, spending 12 to 24 months in a Third Country Partner Organisation and then coming back to the UPM. Ask for help to our MSCA advisor.

Choose UPM as your Host Institution when applying for an MSCA-PF

Gain access to:

  • Informative session.
    Clear overview of the MSCA-PF call, requirements, objectives and key aspects.
  • Two days proposal drafting workshop led by an expert. 
     Learn how to elaborate a competitive and robust proposal.
  •  Personalized assistance for any questions. 
     Support from the UPM International Project Office throughout the preparation process.
  • Expert proposal reviews. 
    Receive feedback from experienced consultant and MSCA advisor at UPM International Projects Office.

MSCA PF Relevant dates

09 April 2026: Launch of the call for proposal

09 September 2026: Deadline for submitting proposals

April 2026: UPM MSCA-PF INFODAY 2026 (TBC)

Mid-May 2026: UPM MSCA-PF Proposal Drafting Workshops (2 days)

Toolbox: resources and useful link

Postdoctoral Fellowships call: 6 steps to prepare your application - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Researcher Career path in Spain at a glance!

Guide on Salary Calculations for MSCA fellowships in Spain

ResearchComp: The European Competence Framework for Researchers - Research and innovation

Guidelines on supervision - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Contact at UPM: Laura Trulli