Apply for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Hungary

The Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA), an IAP member academy, has launched the Momentum MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, a 5-year initiative aimed at attracting outstanding postdoctoral researchers from around the world. This prestigious programme, co-funded by the European Commission under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), will provide up to 35 talented researchers with an opportunity to advance their careers within Hungary’s dynamic “Lendüket” (Momentum) research groups. The first call for applications will open on 2 April 2025, and will award 15 postdoctoral positions.

A Commitment to Scientific Excellence and Innovation

The primary goals of the Momentum PPDF programme are to:

• Support postdoctoral researchers in furthering their careers within “Lendüket” research groups.
• Enhance the international visibility and impact of the “Lendüket” Programme.
• Strengthen local, regional, and international research, development, and innovation (RDI) ecosystems.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and cooperation across various research fields and sectors.

About “Lendüket” (Momentum)

Since its inception in 2009, the “Lendüket” Programme has been a flagship research initiative of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA), providing leading scientists with full autonomy to establish independent research groups. To date, it has supported over 225 research teams, driving innovation and scientific discovery across multiple disciplines.

Programme Details and Key Dates

The Momentum MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme will run from 1 January 2025 - 31 December 2029, offering fellowships of up to 36 months, including mandatory short-term secondments (1-3 months). The programme is co-funded by the European Commission and the Secretariat of MTA under the HORIZON-MSCA-2023-COFUND-01 call (Reference number: 101179854).

• Call 1 opens for applications: 2 April 2025
• Application deadline: 31 May 2025
• Evaluation and selection period: 1 June - 30 August 2025
• Next webinar for prospective candidates: 16 April 2025 (via Zoom)
• Fellowship start date (anticipated): 5 January - 31 March 2026

The programme provides unparalleled opportunities for researchers to join Hungary’s leading scientific network and benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, mentorship, and collaboration with “Lendüket” research groups. Fellows will be part of a thriving international research environment, contributing to significant scientific and technological advancements.

For more information, visit the official programme page here.