Applications are welcome from researchers with outstanding academic track records in the following fields: Social Sciences and Humanities, Management and Economics, Public Policy, Psychology, Sociology, International Studies, Anthropology, Information and Communication Technologies, as well as in cross-cutting areas such as Digital Design, Mixed Realities, Data Science, Engineering, Construction and Architecture.

Researchers submitting their MSCA application with Iscte-Knowledge and Innovation as their host institution may also benefit from additional funding under the European Commission’s WIDENING programme – ERA Fellowships, which promotes the mobility of researchers of any nationality to institutions located in countries under the Horizon Europe programme, such as Portugal.

Applicants who do not secure direct funding through the MSCA programme may still be considered for funding via the ERA Fellowships without having to reapply.

Eligibility criteria:

• PhD awarded within the last 8 years;
• Have not resided or carried out the main research activity in Portugal for more than 12 months in the 3 years prior to 10 September 2025;
• Candidates who applied for the 2024 MSCA call and received a score below 70% are not eligible for the 2025 edition.

The deadline for submitting official applications to the European Commission is 10 September 2025.

Expressions of interest should be sent by email to gai@iscte-iul.pt, with the subject: “MSCA-PF-2025: [Candidate’s name] – Expression of interest”.

Required documents:

• Summary of the work plan with defined objectives (max. 500 words);
• Scientific area;
• Curriculum vitae (last 5 years);
• Identification of one or more Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) addressed in the proposal;
• Indication of preference for one of Iscte’s Research Units.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of the evaluation process within 10 working days.

Iscte, through its Research Support Office and associated Research Unit, will provide support throughout the application process and ensure all necessary institutional documentation is made available.

For further information, please consult the EURAXESS portal or contact the Research Support Office at gai@iscte-iul.pt.

Iscte-Knowledge and Innovation is a Centre for Value Creation and Technology Transfer that stands out for its pioneering interaction between technologies and social sciences, while contributing to the production and transmission of knowledge, closely linked to the societal challenges identified by the European Union.

Iscte-Knowledge and Innovation brings eight research centres, nine laboratories, eight observatories and other technological resources together under a single roof. Being anchored in the idea of transferring knowledge in social sciences and digital technologies, it offers collaborating opportunities that cut across sectors of research and innovation.

The centre aims to be a European reference in strategic technological areas, favouring the development of emerging sectors and the incorporation of technologies to improve the competitiveness of the business fabric.