Target
PDI, PIF
Method of impartition
Online asynchronous + Presential
Language
English
Total duration
15
Presential duration
12
Asynchronous online duration
3
Program
Call 'Training and research'
Training modality
Course
Academic course
2025-2026
Edition
01
Training plan year
2026
Start date of the course
01/06/2026
End date of the course
10/06/2026
Registration start date
05/05/2026
Registration end date
12/05/2026
Sessions
| Session | Start date and time | End date and time | Aula | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01/06/2026 10:00 | 01/06/2026 13:00 | Seminario B3 Institutos Investigacion C.Tarongers | |
| 2 | 03/06/2026 10:00 | 03/06/2026 13:00 | Seminario B3 Institutos Investigacion C.Tarongers | |
| 3 | 08/06/2026 10:00 | 08/06/2026 13:00 | Seminario B3 Institutos Investigacion C.Tarongers | |
| 4 | 10/06/2026 10:00 | 10/06/2026 13:00 | Seminario B3 Institutos Investigacion C.Tarongers |
Professional profile of the recipients
Aimed at: Late-stage PhD students and post-docs interested in applying to the MSCA-PF scheme. It can also be useful to early-stage PhD students who wants to learn about the application procedure and how to develop a research programme.
UV Faculty
- Segarra Marti, Javier
- PI-Invest Cont Ramon y Cajal
- Perez Guaita, David
- PDI-Titular d'Universitat
Organizing UV structure
Contents
- Unit 1: Introduction to the MSCA-PF program. Parts of a MSCA-PF proposal.
- Unit 2: Excellence I: Define your aims & goals. Framing the state-of-the-art.
- Unit 3: Excellence II: Methodology; how much is enough. Open science and multidisciplinary aspects. Selecting the optimal host and building synergies.
- Unit 4: Impact: Framing your dissemination strategy. Keys to delivering impact.
- Unit 5: Implementation: Tips for scheduling your proposed activities. Defining appropriate risks and contingency strategies.
- Unit 6: Overview: What makes a proposal successful? Brainstorming session
Competencies to be developed
Asynchronous sessions: There will be three asynchronous 1-hour sessions, allowing attendees time to complete activities related to sections of their hypothetical proposals. These sessions are designed to provide both time and a reflective space for developing their ideas.
By the end of the course, students are expected to be able to:
- understand the MSCA-PF funding scheme’s purpose and goals.
- submit an application in the Tenders and Funders portal of the European Commission.
- identify and think through the key points to address before start writing an application.
- write a competitive MSCA-PF application.
- shape the proposal narrative to make the most of their specific strengths.
- learn to assess and provide feedback to others on funding applications.
Criteria and procedure for evaluation of the activity
To pass the course, students must complete and upload 100% of the tasks requested throughout and they need to fulfill the face-to-face percentage of assistance of 85%
Consult regulations:
Remarks and clarifications
You need to bring a laptop
