MSCA-PF 2026: How to Win a Postdoctoral Fellowship

Live Webinar · 2 June 2026

EUR 399 million in funding. Around 620 fellowships awarded. A success rate of just 16%.

Most MSCA-PF proposals are not rejected because of weak science. They fail because evaluators do not see a convincing match between the researcher, the supervisor, and the host institution.

This focused 90-minute webinar shows you exactly what evaluators look for first, what separates 5/5 proposals from rejected ones, and where to spend your final month before the September 2026 deadline.

Whether you are preparing your first MSCA-PF application or resubmitting after a previous attempt, this session will help you avoid the structural mistakes that cost excellent researchers funding.

Webinar Details

Date: Tuesday, 2 June 2026
Time: 11:00 – 12:30 CET
Format: Live Zoom + 14-day recording access
Price: EUR 50

Reserve Your Seat — EUR 50

Why Attend

The MSCA-PF evaluation process rewards clarity, strategic positioning, and institutional fit.

In this webinar, you will learn:

• How evaluators assess your profile and career stage

• What “host-institution capacity” really means in scoring

• The common proposal mistakes that instantly reduce scores

• How to position European vs Global Fellowships effectively

• Why many Widening-host applications fail despite strong science

You will leave with a clearer understanding of what evaluators expect — and how to strengthen your proposal before submission.

What You Will Walk Away With

1. Confirm Whether You Have the Right Profile for MSCA-PF

Understand eligibility, experience expectations, and how evaluators interpret researcher maturity.

2. Learn What “Host Capacity” Actually Means

See concrete examples of how host institutions and supervisors are assessed during evaluation.

3. Avoid the 3 Structural Mistakes That Kill Scores

Discover the proposal weaknesses that can drop an application from A to B within minutes.

4. Choose the Right Fellowship Strategy

European vs Global Fellowship, Widening hosts, mobility logic, and narrative positioning explained clearly.

Who Runs the Webinar

Nikolaos Floratos

EU funding consultant since 2002 and European Commission evaluator with more than 20 years of experience across Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, and EIC programmes.

• 50,000+ researchers and innovation actors trained

• Experience across 45+ countries

• Extensive MSCA-PF evaluation and coaching background

Who Should Attend

This webinar is designed for:

• Postdoctoral researchers within 8 years of their PhD

• Prospective MSCA-PF supervisors

• University research offices and grants staff

• Researchers preparing for the September 2026 MSCA-PF deadline

• Resubmitting applicants seeking stronger evaluation scores

Included with Your Registration

Your EUR 50 registration includes:

• Live webinar access

• 14-day webinar recording

• Q&A session

• EUR 50 discount toward the MSCA-PF Proposal Bootcamp

Next Step: MSCA-PF Proposal Bootcamp · 9 June 2026

Continue with a 3.5-hour live proposal workshop focused on your draft application.

Includes:

• Live coaching

• Proposal strategy guidance

• Feedback from an MSCA-PF evaluator

• In-depth evaluation before submission

Webinar participants receive EUR 50 off the EUR 350 bootcamp fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

I cannot attend live. Will I receive the recording?

Yes. The recording is sent within 24 hours and remains available for 14 days.

Is this only for first-time applicants?

No. Resubmissions benefit equally. Most unsuccessful proposals fail because of positioning and structure rather than scientific quality.

Can the EUR 50 webinar fee be applied to the bootcamp?

Yes. Attendees receive a EUR 50 discount code for the follow-up course.

Questions?

Email: nf@cyberall-access.com