Apply to the 10th edition of MSCA MaRaThoN at the University of Padua

The University of Padua will host the 10th edition of the MSCA MaRaThoN@University of Padua – Master your Research and Training Needs, from 20 to 22 May 2026. This 3-day intensive training programme 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.

The focus of this in-person training is on writing a successful proposal and it is a unique opportunity to work with highly qualified research groups across a broad inter-disciplinary network of scientific areas. Moreover, hosting an increasing number of Postdoctoral Fellowships, the University of Padua allows promising and motivated scientists to join a well-established and lively community of Marie Curie fellows.

The Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions are open to experienced researchers (with a PhD degree and a maximum of 8 years full-time equivalent experience in research) of any age, nationality or discipline. They fund excellent research and provide attractive working conditions.

The European Commission will launch the new call for the Horizon Europe Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships on 9 April with deadline on 9 September 2026.

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.  You can find more information here.

For any further inquiries, please contact mariecurie.marathon@unipd.it