Intra-European Fellowships support the career development of experienced researchers (i.e. postdocs) by providing funding for a research project undertaken in an EU Member State or Associated Country. Aiming to enhance the researcher’s diversification of competences, the fellowships provide financial support for this advanced training for a period of 12 to 24 months. The topic of the project can be chosen freely by the researcher.

Eligible for this fellowship are experienced researchers of any nationality who have spent less than 12 months in the last 3 years prior to the deadline in the country of the host institution.

IEF in brief:

Type of action: Individual Fellowship

Who is qualified: postdocs and researchers with at least 4 years of research experience (full-time equivalent) after graduation

Mobility rules: researchers of any nationality who have spent less than 12 months in the last 3 years prior to the deadline in the country of the host institution

Duration of the funding: 1-2 years

Topic of the project: open to all fields of research

What will be funded: salary + supplementary allowances, contribution to research and travel costs, management and overheads

Host organisation: universities/universities of applied sciences, research institutes, companies and international organisations with registered offices in an EU Member State or Associated Country

Application: online at specific deadlines