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Fostering International, Interdisciplinary, and Intersectoral Research Partnerships for Mutual and Societal Impact

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A postdoctoral programme for researchers
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A postdoctoral programme for researchers from any discipline who are ready to engage with society and create policy impact

### 36 Months

Full-time programme

### 14 Positions

Over 5 years

### Brussels

Based at VUB

What is InterACT?
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InterACT is a **MSCA postdoctoral programme** COFUNDed by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and by the European Commission under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (Horizon Europe).

InterACT will **run from 2026 to 2031** and will recruit **14 international postdoctoral researchers** through two open calls. Selected researchers will be employed **36 months at VUB** to carry out their projects, take part in training activities, collaborate with intersectoral and international experts, and showcase the implications of their results for EU, national, and regional policies.

InterACT welcomes applications from **all fields of science**. The research should focus on **societal impact** and **engagement of stakeholders** in the R&I activities.

Are you a postdoctoral researcher…
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Are you a postdoctoral researcher
looking for funding?
Our first call will open in September 2026!

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