Join Our What’sApp Channel for updates, guidance, and tips on the application process.Maastricht University MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 – Netherlands
The Mental Health and Neuroscience (MHeNs) Research Institute at Maastricht University (UM), Netherlands, invites exceptional researchers to apply for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025.
This prestigious EU-funded fellowship offers postdoctoral researchers a chance to boost their academic and professional careers through international mobility and interdisciplinary research.
About Maastricht University & MHeNs
Maastricht University is one of Europe’s top-ranked young universities, known for its interdisciplinary and internationally focused research. The MHeNs Institute is dedicated to advancing mental health and neuroscience, combining:
Neuroscience
Psychology
Clinical Sciences
Artificial Intelligence
Available Research Fields and Supervisors
1. Neuroimaging and Neuromodulation
Supervisor: Prof. David Linden
Focus: fMRI-based neurofeedback, deep brain stimulation (DBS), motivation and emotion networks
2. Cognitive Neuroscience and Decision-Making
Supervisor: Dr. Dennis Hernaus
Focus: Reinforcement learning, motivation, value-based decision-making, mental illness, high-field imaging
3. Cerebrovascular Diseases
Supervisor: Dr. Sebastien Foulquier
Focus: Microcirculation, endothelial-glial interactions, vascular dementia, in vivo imaging
4. Non-Invasive Brain Monitoring in Critical Care
Supervisor: Dr. Marcel Aries
Focus: Real-time monitoring using AI, signal processing, and optical imaging
5. AI and Vision Restoration Modeling
Supervisors: Dr. Birke Benedikter and Dr. Mario Senden
Focus: Vision loss, retinal degeneration, computational vision science
6. Ophthalmology and Tear Fluid Biomarkers
Supervisor: Dr. Marlies Gijs
Focus: Tear fluid proteomics and hormones, dry eye diagnostics, personalized treatment
Fellowship Benefits
Fully funded under the Horizon Europe MSCA program
Open to applicants of all nationalities
Financial support includes:
Living allowance
Mobility allowance
Family support
Research expenses
Supervision from leading researchers at Maastricht University
Ideal opportunity for early-career researchers exploring new scientific areas
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Hold a PhD (or expect to complete it by September 10, 2025)
Not have lived or worked in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the past 36 months
Be willing to relocate to Maastricht, Netherlands
Important Dates
Expression of Interest (EOI) Deadline: May 10, 2025
Selection Notification: Shortly after May 17, 2025
Final EU MSCA Application Deadline: September 10, 2025
Application Procedure
Submit your Expression of Interest to the following email address:
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship Expression of Interest
Required Documents:
Project proposal (maximum 2 pages, font size 11)
Motivation letter detailing your interest and preferred supervisor
Updated CV with eligibility information (PhD completion date and mobility history)
