MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026
Are you a talented postdoctoral researcher ready to take your career to the next level? Apply for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA PF) 2026 in collaboration with the ELTE Faculty of Informatics, and conduct high-impact research in the heart of Europe.
Why MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships?
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) are the European Union’s flagship funding programme for postdoctoral training and research excellence. MSCA PFs are designed to:
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Foster international, interdisciplinary, and inter-sectoral mobility,
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Support the career development of highly skilled researchers,
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Enhance innovation, collaboration, and research impact across Europe and beyond.
Host Institution: ELTE Faculty of Informatics
As one of Central Europe’s leading research institutions, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest offers a vibrant academic environment and a rich tradition in computer science and mathematics. The Department of Data Science and Engineering welcomes motivated postdoctoral researchers to join our BPIE Research Group – Business Process, Data Science & Intelligent Enterprise Systems Research Group.
We invite expressions of interest from researchers with strong track records and innovative ideas in areas such as:
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Data Science & Big Data
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Machine Learning & AI
MSCA PF 2026 – Key Facts & Timeline
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Call opens: 9 April 2026
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Submission deadline: 9 September 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time)
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Results expected: February 2027
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Grant agreement signature: Spring 2027
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Project start: From Spring/Summer 2027 onward
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the MSCA PF 2026, you must:
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Hold a PhD by the time of the call deadline.
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Have no more than 8 years of full-time research experience post-PhD.
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Comply with the mobility rule: you must not have lived or worked in Hungary for more than 12 months in the 36 months prior to the deadline.
About the Fellowship
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Duration: 1–2 years
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Funding includes: salary, mobility allowance, family allowance (if applicable), research and training costs
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Applications must be jointly submitted by the researcher and the host institution (ELTE) via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
What We Offer at ELTE
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A supportive and internationally recognized supervisor in your research field
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Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and a thriving research ecosystem
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Individual mentoring and career development opportunities
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Support with proposal writing and administrative guidance throughout the process
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Networking with academia and industry for intersectoral collaborations
Optional Opportunities to Broaden Your Impact
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Secondments: Temporary placements (academic or non-academic) during the fellowship to expand your research and skills.
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Non-academic placements (European PF only): A 6-month post-fellowship opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a company, NGO, or public institution, enhancing your employability and sectoral integration.
Letters of Commitment are required from secondment/placement partners.
How to Express Your Interest
If you're a motivated researcher looking to collaborate with ELTE's BPIE research group on an innovative MSCA PF project for the 2026 call, we’d love to hear from you!
Contact us: orosztamas@inf.elte.hu
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