General information
The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) is a prestigious funding programme designed by the European Union (EU) to boost careers of talented early-stage researchers.
Actual call (EU Funding & Tenders Portal) deadline is 10th September 2025.
This is the great opportunity for you!
We are looking for promising young researches to apply for MSCA-PF with the Faculty of Law, Palacký University in Olomouc as the host institution. Please see the research topics listed below (section Supervisors & Research Topics).
Eligibility (MSCA PF General Criteria)
- You must possess a PhD degree by the MSCA PF call deadline (10th September 2025).
- You must have a maximum of 8 years of full-time equivalent research experience from the PhD award date.
- Mobility Rule: You must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Czechia for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the MSCA PF call deadline.
What does collaboration with us offer you?
Current postdoctoral fellow Alla Fedorova, PhD speaks about the fellowship at the Faculty of Law:
- “The Faculty of Law provided me with tremendous support from the very beginning and assisted me greatly in preparing my application for the MSCA. A friendly atmosphere, amazing colleagues who are always ready to help, all the necessary equipment, a modern library, and strong professional networking opportunities make the Faculty of Law a uniquely excellent choice for my professional research and development.”
- “The success of the project and its achievements are largely determined by cooperation and synergy with the mentor. Renowned professors from various fields of law, who have extensive experience participating in numerous projects, share their knowledge, offer me invaluable professional advice, and provide me with support in everyday life in a new environment. I believe our cooperation will continue even after the project concludes.”
- “Beyond the Faculty’s high-level professional team, Olomouc—with its ancient charm and magic—quickly becomes a beloved city. The old city centre, cathedrals, enchanting parks, a botanical garden right across the street from the faculty buildings, and the incredible bird songs all add to its allure.”
- “I am happy to be pursuing my MSCA at the Faculty of Law of Palacký University in Olomouc. As an associate professor for many years, I can confidently say that this is the most productive period of my career.”
The MSCA PF Financial Conditions
The MSCA-PF grant fully covers all personal costs of the grantee (salary + legal contribution in Social Security and Health Insurance system). In the Czech Republic the MSCA's super gross salary will be approximately 5600 EUR per month. Further, the grantee will be provided with a budget on expenditures connected with the research and training activities, including travels, publishing costs, conference fees, workshops, etc.
The UNIQUE alternative funding options in the Czech Republic - ONE PROPOSAL, 3 CHANGES THE GET FOUNDING!
The first of alternatives is the ERA Fellowships – additional EU funding for about 50 project proposal that were not supported under MSCA-PF. Eligible only for project applying with host institution from certain countries (including the Czech Republic). Proposals are automatically re-submitted in this competition, same conditions for implementation as MSCA-PF.
The second of alternative funding schemes is MSCA-CZ – additional Czech funding for projects that were not supported under MSCA-PF nor ERA Fellowships, but who obtained at least 70 % score in the evaluation within the MSCA-PF competition. Proposals are re-submitted in this competition by the Czech host/home institution; very similar conditions for implementation MSCA-PF and ERA Fellowships.
Are you interested? Choose your research topic and apply for the grant with us!
Research Topics & Supervisors
Shape the Future of Law & Technology with MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships
Are you a visionary postdoctoral researcher passionate about the intersection of Law and Advanced Technologies? Join a pioneering research environment!
The Czech Law and Advanced Technologies Research Institute (CLAiR) at the Faculty of Law, Palacký University Olomouc, led by Dr. Ondrej Hamulak (ORCID: 0000-0003-4147-2891; ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ondrej-Hamulak; Google Scholar: https://g.co/kgs/2mZXTh2) invites ambitious researchers to co-develop applications for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025.
CLAiR was created in April 2025 to stand at the forefront of exploring the complex legal and societal challenges posed by rapid technological advancements. This is a foremost opportunity to develop your groundbreaking research project, significantly boost your international career, and contribute to shaping the legal frameworks of our digital future.
Why Pursue Your MSCA PF at CLAiR, Palacký University?
- Expert Supervision in Law & Technology: Benefit from the direct mentorship of Dr. Hamulak, a recognized expert in EU Law with a strong focus on the legal implications of emerging technologies.
- Pioneering Research Institute: Conduct your research within CLAiR, a dedicated institute fostering forward-thinking scholarship on law and advanced technologies.
- Engage with our Innovative DigiLaw Programme: Collaborate and network with the vibrant academic community of our new international Ph.D. programme: Law and Digital Technologies. This offers unique synergies, including opportunities for guest lectures, joint seminars, and engagement with the next generation of digital law scholars.
- Contribute to a Developing Field: Play a key role in an intellectually stimulating environment, contributing directly to CLAiR's dynamic research agenda and Palacký University's growing reputation in law and technology.
- Career Acceleration: An MSCA PF at CLAiR provides an exceptional platform to establish your research independence, acquire specialist skills, and expand your global professional network in a rapidly evolving field.
Cutting-Edge Postdoctoral Research Themes at the Intersection of EU Law & Advanced Technologies
We are seeking to co-develop MSCA-PF proposals on novel and impactful topics. Drawing from Dr. Hamulak's expertise and CLAiR's focus, we particularly welcome projects in the following areas (though other original ideas at the nexus of EU law and technology are also encouraged):
- The EU's Pursuit of Digital Sovereignty: Legal Architecture, Geopolitical Implications, and Fundamental Rights in the AFSJ Context
Focus: This research will conduct an in-depth legal analysis of the EU's multi-faceted strategy for achieving digital sovereignty, as embodied in landmark regulations (e.g., Data Act, AI Act, Digital Services Act, Cyber Resilience Act) and key policy initiatives. It will critically evaluate the internal coherence and external impact of this agenda, particularly concerning international cooperation and data flows within the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (AFSJ). The project will assess how these ambitions align with the EU’s commitment to upholding the rule of law, democratic values, and fundamental rights in its global interactions, proposing frameworks to ensure a rights-based approach to digital sovereignty.
Keywords: EU Digital Sovereignty, AFSJ, International Data Transfers, EU External Relations Law, Rule of Law, Fundamental Rights, EU AI Act, GDPR, Cybersecurity Law, Geopolitics of Technology.
- EU Digital Citizenship in the Age of AI and Data Sovereignty: Redefining Rights, Identity, and Democratic Participation
Focus: This research will investigate how the confluence of pervasive datafication, the rise of sophisticated AI, and the EU’s strategic push for digital sovereignty are fundamentally reshaping the concept, rights, and lived experience of EU citizenship. The project will explore the evolving interplay between data protection rights (GDPR, Data Act), emerging digital identity solutions (e.g., EU Digital Identity Wallet), AI's impact on civic discourse and participation, and the potential for these technologies to either bridge or widen the digital divide. It aims to propose legal and policy frameworks that empower citizens and ensure inclusive democratic engagement in a digitally transformed EU.
Keywords: EU Citizenship, Digital Rights, AI Ethics, Data Governance, GDPR, EU Digital Identity, e-Democracy, Algorithmic Bias, Fundamental Rights, Digital Sovereignty.