University of Padua MSCA MaRaThoN Training Program

The University of Padua will host the MSCA MaRaThoN@University of Padua programme, described as a training programme for researchers who plan to submit a Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship with the University of Padua as their Host Institution. The programme’s stated purpose is to support proposal writing for the next Postdoctoral Fellowships call through interactive classes.

The programme is aimed at “top researchers” who are willing to submit that Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship with the University of Padua. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions are intended for experienced researchers holding a PhD degree, of any age, nationality, or discipline. The University of Padua describes hosting researchers with work across an inter-disciplinary network.

Selection for the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship is not explained in detail on the page. The page instead highlights interactive classes focused on how to write a successful proposal for the next Postdoctoral Fellowships call. For candidates who are not funded, it states that those receiving the Seal of Excellence based on a score above a stated quality threshold may apply for alternative funding under the MSCA Seal of Excellence@University of Padua programme.

Support under the MSCA MaRaThoN@University of Padua programme is presented as participation in the training programme with interactive classes. For the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, the page states that they fund research activities abroad, help acquire new skills, and develop careers. It also states that outstanding candidates who receive the Seal of Excellence may apply for alternative funding through the MSCA Seal of Excellence@University of Padua programme.

• Intended for “top researchers” willing to submit a Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship with the University of Padua as Host Institution.
• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions are intended for experienced researchers holding a PhD degree.
• Any age.
• Any nationality.
• Any discipline.
• For alternative funding: outstanding candidates who are not funded, but receive the Seal of Excellence for MSCA – Postdoctoral Fellowship proposals above the quality threshold, scoring 85/100 or higher, may apply under the MSCA Seal of Excellence@University of Padua programme.

• Interactive classes focused on how to write a successful proposal for the next Postdoctoral Fellowships call.
• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (as described by the programme) fund research activities abroad.
• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (as described by the programme) support acquisition of new skills.
• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (as described by the programme) support development of careers.
• Alternative funding under the MSCA Seal of Excellence@University of Padua programme for candidates receiving the Seal of Excellence with a score of 85/100 or higher who are not funded.

1. Visit https://www.unipd.it/msca-marathon26 for relevant information about the MSCA MaRaThoN@University of Padua 2026 application.
2. Submit an application during the open application window, with the page’s stated application deadline.
3. For inquiries, contact the University International Research Office at [email protected].

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