Marie Skłodowska Curie (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) is seeking talented scientists to co‑develop proposals for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA PF), one of Europe’s most prestigious funding schemes.
About MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships
The objective of MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships is to support researchers’ careers and foster excellence in research. The Postdoctoral Fellowships action targets researchers holding a PhD who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, acquire new skills and develop their careers. Postdoctoral Fellowships help researchers gain experience in other countries, disciplines and non-academic sectors. The programme enables them to develop their creativity and acquire new skills by working on an individual, interdisciplinary research and training project, as well as through international and inter-sector mobility.
European Postdoctoral Fellowships (EPF) are open to researchers of any nationality who wish to engage in R&I projects by either coming to Europe from any country in the world or moving within Europe.
Duration: 12-24 months.
Additional Funding Opportunities
MSCA PF proposal may benefit from two complementary funding mechanisms:
- ERA Fellowships. If your MSCA PF proposal with LSMU is highly evaluated but not funded due to budget limitations, it is automatically resubmitted to the ERA Fellowships call. This provides an additional chance to secure funding.
- ERDF Top-Up Funding for Lithuania. The Government of Lithuania has transferred ERDF funds to the Horizon Europe programme, enabling the European Commission to finance more high‑quality MSCA PF proposals submitted with Lithuanian institutions.
This significantly increases the likelihood of success for applicants choosing LSMU as their host.
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences – Your Future Host Institution
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) is the largest biomedical and health sciences research institution in Lithuania and a leading centre of excellence in life sciences, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, public health, and clinical research. It integrates fundamental, translational, and clinical research within a unified academic and healthcare infrastructure, covering the full continuum from laboratory discovery to clinical application. LSMU operates specialised research institutes and advanced laboratories supporting R&D, biotechnological innovation, and interdisciplinary research, and actively participates in national and international collaborative projects. A key strength of the University is its close integration with large-scale clinical infrastructure.
Eligibility
To apply for an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship, candidates must:
- 1. Be in possession of PhD at the call deadline.
- 2. Have up to 8 years experience in research from the date of award of the doctoral degree at the call deadline.
- 3. Fellows must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Lithuania for more than 12 months in the 36 months before the call deadline.
- 4. Apply together with an eligible host institution (LSMU).
Please check the conditions and your eligibility at the following link: https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/actions/postdoctoral-fellowships
Application Procedure
An expression of interest shall be sent directly to the supervisor. Contacting the supervisor, please provide:
- 1. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- 2. List of publications.
- 3. A brief outline of the proposed research project with defined objectives (max 2 pages).
- 4. Motivation letter.
The MSCA PF call typically opens in April and closes in September each year. Applicants are encouraged to contact LSMU at least 2–3 months before the deadline.
Contact Information
LSMU Development Department:
Jurgita Juknevičiūtė
International Project Manager
Tel. +370 37 409746; +370 650 53081
Email: jurgita.jukneviciute@lsmu.lt