Euraxess UK Newsletter June 2026

EURAXESS UK Newsletter June 2026

Whether you’re planning your next research move or looking to connect with international collaborators, EURAXESS UK has you covered. Here’s what’s new this month.

News
Stay informed with the latest updates from EURAXESS and the UK research landscape

This section highlights policy updates, research initiatives, mobility programmes, or major events relevant to international researchers.

MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026: funding now open

The 2026 MSCA Doctoral Networks call is now open for organisations looking to build international doctoral training partnerships. UK universities, research organisations, businesses, SMEs and other partners can take part as part of a consortium with organisations in Europe and internationally. Projects should address a clear research or innovation need and give doctoral candidates experience across academic and non-academic settings. Funded projects must advertise doctoral vacancies widely, including on the EURAXESS portal. Industrial and Joint Doctorates are especially encouraged. The deadline is 24 November 2026, with results expected in April 2027. The indicative budget is €593.034 million.

MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 | Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Horizon Europe funding share rises for UK organisations

New statistics from the UK Government show UK participation in Horizon Europe recovering after Brexit. In 2024, the UK secured 9.3% of Horizon Europe funding, its strongest result for five years. The UK performed particularly well in Pillar 1, which includes the European Research Council and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, securing 14.3% of available funding in this part of the programme.

There were also encouraging signs in Pillar 2, which supports collaborative research and innovation projects, where the UK secured 6.2% of funding in 2024. For UK organisations, the results make a strong case for looking at Horizon Europe opportunities, whether through collaborative research, MSCA schemes or partnerships with European organisations. Innovation and commercialisation activity remains an area for growth, but the latest data shows the UK is gaining momentum across the programme.

Jobs

Explore research job opportunities in the UK and internationally.

Looking for your next academic adventure? View jobs in the UK and EU below, including a PhD Studentship, roles in clinical research and computer science, and various positions internationally.

United Kingdom
1.Learning Development Academic Mentor, University of Buckingham – Business and Management Studies, Friday 26 June 2026.

2. PhD Studentship: Machine Learning Driven Corrosion Modelling in Bio Feedback Refining, University of Leeds – School of Mechanical Engineering, Friday 26 June 2026.

3.Clinical Research Manager, Alzheimer’s Research UK, Cambridge (Hybrid), Sunday 28 June 2026.

4.Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Southampton – Cancer Biology, Tuesday 30 June 2026.

5. Head of Research and Involvement, The McPin Foundation – Research and Involvement Team, London/Hybrid, Thursday 2 July 2026.

6. Lecturer in Computer Science, University of Plymouth – School of Engineering Computing and Mathematics, Sunday 5 July 2026.

7. Senior Lecturer Medical Sciences, University of Wolverhampton – Faculty of Science and Engineering, Tuesday 7 July 2026.

8. Data Analyst, University of Oxford – RDM Investigative Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Wednesday 8 July 2026.

9. Research Fellow, University of Birmingham – School of Chemical Engineering, Wednesday 15 July 2026.

10.Associate Professorship of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Impact, University of Oxford – Said Business School and Wolfson College, Monday 21 September 2026.

International
1.Lab Manager/Research Technician Position in Cancer and Stem Cell Biology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland, Tuesday 30 June 2026.

2.Research Fellow (Post-Doctoral Researcher) in Economics, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin – Department of Economics, Tuesday 30 June 2026.

3.Research Scientist for Cybersecurity of AI systems, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg (Canton), Luxembourg, Friday 10 July 2026.

4. Research Associate, Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel (IOB), Canton of Basel-Stadt (CH), Saturday 18 July 2026.

5. Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Oklahoma – College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Wednesday 22 July 2026.

6. Postdoc and Postgrad Positions in Computational Biology, Human Genetics, and Molecular Epidemiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, Sunday 2 August 2026.

7. Research Position in Biomedical Sciences – Immune Cell Biomechanics and Cancer, Neuroscience and Biomedical Science Department – Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Getafe, Madrid (ES), Tuesday 4 August 2026.

8.Lecturer of Law, British University of Bahrain, Saar – Bahrain, Sunday 9 August 2026.

9. Associate Professor in Economics, University of Agder – School of Business and Law, Kristiansand, Norway, Saturday 15 August 2026.

10. Researcher at the Department of Czech Language, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic, Monday 31 August 2026.

Explore further job opportunities

Funding
Access key funding calls and fellowships

This month there are funding opportunities for a Creative Content Exchange pilot, improving outcomes for children facing homelessness, or apply for Wellcome’s Mental Health Award, amongst others.

1. R&D MAP Creative Content Exchange pilot: Early Adopters fund, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Tuesday 30 June 2026.

2. CfI Improving Outcomes for Children Experiencing Homelessness, UKRI, Wednesday 8 July 2026.

3. Mental Health Award: Using physical activity and circadian-based interventions to reduce anxiety and depression in young people, Wellcome, Tuesday 14 July 2026.

4. Accelerated Knowledge Transfer Partnerships 6 (AKT 6), Innovate UK, Wednesday 15 July 2026.

5. Mathematical Sciences Early Independence Fellowship, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), no closing date.

Explore further funding opportunities

Living in the UK: Spotlight on: Pensions

This month we’ve refreshed our Pensions page with updated information to help international researchers understand the UK pension system. The page covers the UK State Pension, National Insurance contributions, workplace and personal pensions, RESAVER, and what to consider if you are working in the UK temporarily or across multiple countries. Explore the page to learn more about pension eligibility, employer schemes and where to find further guidance.

Pensions

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