Call for Applications: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 – ADAPT Research Centre @ADAPT Research Centre

Overview

The ADAPT Research Centre invites applications for the competitive and career-enhancing Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026. These prestigious fellowships offer a two-year opportunity for researchers to advance cutting-edge projects in digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and human-centered computing.

Key Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of world-leading ADAPT supervisors.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team across eight affiliated Irish universities.
• Develop novel proposals aligned with the candidate’s career trajectory.
• Participate in research and networking activities.

Eligibility

• PhD awarded or successfully defended by the application deadline.
• Maximum of eight years’ research experience post-PhD (career breaks excluded).
• Compliance with MSCA mobility rules.

Benefits

• A competitive gross salary (approx. €85,000 for Ireland-based fellows), including mobility and living allowances.
• Family allowance where applicable to support relocation.
• Funding for research, training, networking, and management costs.
• Full membership in the Marie Curie Alumni Association.
• Opportunities to expand research reach, enhance publication impact, and engage in interdisciplinary collaborations.

How to Apply

Candidates must submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) via the ADAPT Centre portal.

• EoI Submission: 18 March – 30 April 2026.
• Final MSCA PF submission deadline: 9 September 2026.

Deadline

April 30, 2026