MSCA@UniTo
MSCA@UniTo offers postdoctoral researchers the opportunity to apply for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions postdoctoral fellowship (MSCA-PF) choosing the University of Turin as host organisation.
Participants are selected to join a free programme designed to:
- inform on the MSCA-PF funding scheme and its opportunities
- train on how to write a successful proposal and address key research issues
- support the whole proposal writing process, until the submission, by involving specifically trained research managers and administrative professionals.
The programme is structured around training activities and individual proposal-writing support.
The training includes:
- Summer School (3rd-5th June 2026) on proposal writing: up to 25 candidates will be invited to attend the three-days training in person. Candidates who do not attend in person will be invited to join the training online
- online training sessions on Open Science and Data Management Plan (dates to be defined).
Once the training is completed, candidates will gain access to individual writing support. Highly specialised research managers from the University of Turin will support candidates throughout the entire proposal development process, up to submission.
Participation in the training is mandatory in order to access the individual writing support. For details on application procedures and eligibility criteria, please refer to the sections below.
Below is a list of the training programme features:
- it is specifically built to enhance the skills of the selected researchers
- candidates will learn how to write a successful MSCA-PF proposal, with practical activities on proposal. The training will focus on different topics, including addressing key research issues or Open Science
- the MSCA@UniTo support measures, provided by UniTo professional experts in the MSCA-PF funding scheme, will accompany the candidates to the proposal submission.
The final calendar for the 2026 edition is currently being defined and will be made public and shared after the MSCA Infoday on April 10th.
Candidates must meet the requirements of the MSCA-PF call. MSCA@UniTo 2026 training and support programme is open to postdoctoral researchers from all over the world that:
- hold a PhD degree on the closing date for applications. Applicants who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis, but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree are also eligible to apply
- have a maximum of eight years of experience in research from the date of the award of the PhD degree
- comply with mobility rules: they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the beneficiary (for European Postdoctoral Fellowships) or the host organisation for the outgoing phase (for global postdoctoral fellowships) for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the call deadline.
No nationality or age restrictions are foreseen. All research areas can be funded. Some exceptions and specific conditions apply.
Candidates interested in participating in the programme are asked to provide:
- curriculum vitae (max 3 pages)
- short proposal (1 page)
- letter of acceptance signed by a supervisor at UniTo. The letter must include the confirmation that the Head of Department has been informed of the application.
Templates will be linked for download on the application form starting from 10th April 2026.
Subject to verification of the candidates’ eligibility requirements and provided documents (“How and when to apply” section), the first 25 applications will be invited to attend the Summer School in person, according to the first-come, first-served principle. Other candidates who are eligible for an MSCA-PF will be able to follow the training online.
The selection results will be notified to all candidates by email.
MSCA@UniTo training is delivered for free. No registration fee is charged to participants.
The University of Turin will cover the expenses of meals and accommodation during the 3-days Spring school.
The University will not cover:
- travel costs to/from Turin
- costs related to Visas, documents, etc.
- extras during the 3-day Spring school
- any other cost not specified.
The training is delivered in English. Candidates can choose to attend online or onsite. Onsite participation is highly recommended. Participation in the Summer School will be open in presence to 25 eligible candidates (first-come, first-served). Please be aware that, in the case of a resubmission, or if the applicant has already attended a previous edition of the MSCA@UniTo Summer School in person, participation will be exclusively online, and attendance in person will not be permitted.
Participation in the training is mandatory to have access to the support measures. When applying, please take note of the training dates and make sure you will be able to attend in case of a positive result in the selection process.
To explore the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions postdoctoral fellowship (MSCA-PF) opportunity, visit the dedicated webpage:
MSCA Fellows@UniTo
Discover the projects of the MSCA Fellows@UniTo Community (Italian version).
- Under Horizon Europe, 32 MSCA postdoctoral fellowships have been funded so far
- Under Horizon 2020, 9 MSCA Individual Fellowships have been funded.
MSCA@UniTo is presented by BRAIN UniTo - the Talent Attraction Programme of the University of Turin - and is funded by MUR (D.M. 737) in the framework of the PNRR funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU.