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Horizon Europe
Funding for postdoctoral research mobility and career development
Latest source updateLast Update: August 6, 2026Latest change: The Horizon Europe funding page now includes a July 2026 note on UK entities applying for EIC equity investments, including the Scaleup Europe Fund, and several support contacts were updated.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 6, 2026
Latest change: The Horizon Europe funding page now includes a July 2026 note on UK entities applying for EIC equity investments, including the Scaleup Europe Fund, and several support contacts were updated.
Horizon Europe funding update
The Horizon Europe funding page now says that from July 2026, UK entities may apply for EIC equity investments, including the Scaleup Europe Fund once established. The European Innovation Council and European Innovation Ecosystem support heading was also expanded to name the Scaleup Europe Fund, while EIT and digital support contacts were updated with new named contacts, email addresses, and phone details. The page’s published and last updated labels were also refreshed, but the substantive changes are the new EIC/SEF note and the revised support contacts.
Funding available
$ 25,000,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) support researchers holding a PhD to carry out research abroad and develop their careers, with applications submitted with a host organisation in an EU member state or Horizon Europe associated country. It also supports new skills, experience in other countries, disciplines and non-academic sectors, plus research, training and networking costs.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Carry out research activities abroad
- Acquire new skills and develop careers
- Gain experience in other countries, disciplines and non-academic sectors
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Supporting document
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Researchers holding a PhD can apply.
- Researchers with no more than eight years of full-time equivalent research experience can apply.
- A host organisation can be a university, research institution, business, SME or other organisation based in an EU member state or Horizon Europe associated country.
Who is not eligible
- You must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the beneficiary, or the host organisation for the outgoing phase, for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the call deadline.
Eligible expenses
- Salary costs of the doctoral candidate.
- Research, training and networking costs and overall management of the project.
Eligible geographic areas
- EU member state
- Horizon Europe associated country
Selection criteria
- Proposals must meet the call’s award criteria.
- Some calls use balanced portfolio selection.
- Some topics apply thresholds and ranking by area.
How to apply
- Create a profile on the Funding & tenders portal.
- Select the call for proposals you wish to apply for and use the proposal online form to submit your proposal before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are checked for admissibility and eligibility.
- Proposals are evaluated under the call’s award criteria and procedures.
- Successful applicants receive a grant agreement.
- Projects are then managed under the applicable grant system.
Additional information
- There are 2 types of Postdoctoral Fellowships: European Postdoctoral Fellowships and Global Postdoctoral Fellowships.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Horizon Europe Program
What is the Horizon Europe?
Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) support researchers holding a PhD to carry out research abroad and develop their careers, with applications submitted with a host organisation in an EU member state or Horizon Europe associated country. It also supports new skills, experience in other countries, disciplines and non-academic sectors, plus research, training and networking costs.
How much funding can be received?
Horizon Europe Funds up to $25,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Horizon Europe program?
To be eligible for the Horizon Europe program, you must:
You must be a researcher with no more than eight years of full-time equivalent research experience.
All disciplines are eligible for PFs.
You can apply with a host organisation based in an EU member state or Horizon Europe associated country.
What expenses are eligible under Horizon Europe?
Carry out research activities abroad
Acquire new skills and develop careers
Gain experience in other countries, disciplines and non-academic sectors
Who can I contact for more information about the Horizon Europe?
You can contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) by email at eugrantsfunding@ukri.org.
Where is the Horizon Europe available?
The Horizon Europe program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Horizon Europe?
Horizon Europe is funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)