Apply to the MSCA MaRaThoN at the University of Padua

The University of Padua will host a new in-person edition of the MSCA MaRaThoN@University of Padua – Master your Research and Training Needs, from 21 to 23 May 2025. This 3-day intensive training programme, which has reached its ninth edition, is addressed to top researchers, willing to submit a Horizon Europe Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship with the University of Padua as their Host Institution. 

Interactive classes will focus on how to write a successful proposal for the next Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) call. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions are intended for experienced researchers (holding a PhD degree) of any age, nationality or discipline. They fund excellent researchers who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, acquire new skills and develop their careers. 

The University of Padua offers a unique opportunity for researchers to work with highly qualified research groups across a broad inter-disciplinary network of scientific areas. Moreover, hosting an increasing number of Postdoctoral Fellowships, it allows promising and motivated scientists to join a well-established and lively community of Marie Curie fellows.

Applications to the MSCA MaRaThoN@University of Padua open on 17 February 2025 with deadline on 24 March 2025 at 13:00 CET.

The course is open to 40 participants. In order to be admitted to the MSCA MaRaThoN, candidates must meet the requirements and follow the established application process. If you wish to apply to the MSCA MaRaThoN@University of Padua 2025, please visit their web page for relevant information.

Selection of participants will be based on their CV and Proposal Summary. No applicants will be admitted to the MSCA MaRaThoN without a local Supervisor. If you do not have one already, find the list of available supervisors on the course web page. Selection results will be notified to all applicants by e-mail no later than 10 April 2025. Admitted participants will have their travel and accommodation costs covered by the University of Padua. Do not book your travel autonomously, contact the University first.

The new call for the Horizon Europe Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships will be launched by the European Commission on 9 April with deadline on 10 September 2025. Outstanding candidates who are not funded, but receive the Seal of Excellence for their high quality MSCA – Postdoctoral Fellowship proposals above the quality threshold, scoring 85/100 or higher, may apply for alternative funding under the MSCA Seal of Excellence@University of Padua programme. More info here.

If you are a motivated researcher willing to compete for an MSCA-PF with the University of Padua as your working base, do not miss the chance to participate in the MSCA MaRaThoN@Unipd!

For any further inquiries, please contact the University International Research Office – mariecurie.marathon@unipd.it