MSCA@UNIPR BOOTCAMP 2026
Description
An intensive training programme organised by the University to support international postdoctoral researchers in preparing project proposals under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (Horizon Europe).
Activities
The bootcamp, held from 26 to 28 May 2026 at the Centro Santa Elisabetta, combined theoretical training with practical activities on European project design. The 19 selected researchers will develop their proposals with the support of UNIPR supervisors and the European and International Research Support Unit.
Interim Results
- 19 applications for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships call, with a deadline of 9 September 2026, in which the University of Parma will act as the Host Institution.
Link: MSCA@UNIPR BOOTCAMP 2026 | University of Parma
University Call for Proposals for the Development of International Research Networks 2025
Description
University call for applications, aimed at promoting the international mobility of professors and researchers and strengthening participation in networks of research excellence.
Funded activities
The call for applications supported research periods at high-profile foreign universities, in particular institutions ranked amongst the top 70 worldwide according to international rankings (ARWU 2024, THE 2025, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects).
Provision was also made for the possibility of carrying out activities at institutions not included in the rankings, subject to demonstration of significant scientific impact and the ability to attract competitive funding.
Stays, lasting between 2 and 6 months, were funded up to a maximum of 3,000 euros per month.
Expected results
- Publication (or acceptance) within 18 months of a scientific article in a Q1 or Class A journal, in collaboration with the host institution
- Submission within 24 months of a joint project proposal (e.g. Horizon Europe, PRIMA, LIFE, COST, NIH) to national or international funding bodies
Link: UNIVERSITY CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH NETWORKS | University of Parma
MSCA@UNIPR BOOTCAMP 2025
Description
An intensive training programme organised by the University to support international postdoctoral researchers in preparing project proposals under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (Horizon Europe).
Activities
The bootcamp, held from 26 to 28 May 2025 at the Centro Santa Elisabetta, combined theoretical training with practical activities on European project design.
The 14 selected researchers developed their proposals with the support of UNIPR supervisors and the European and International Research Support Unit.
The University of Parma acted as the Host Institution for all applications.
Results
- 8 MSCA PF projects funded
- 6th place in Italy for the number of funded projects
Link: MSCA@UNIPR BOOTCAMP 2025 | University of Parma
Horizon Europe 2024 Workshop Series
Description
A training programme dedicated to writing project proposals within the framework of the RIA (Research and Innovation Actions) and IA (Innovation Actions) under Horizon Europe.
Activities
During 2024, four workshops were organised for professors, researchers and technical and administrative staff, with the aim of strengthening project management skills.
The workshops included:
- analysis of application templates
- examination of the Evaluation Summary Reports
- Practical examples and success stories
- Interactive project proposal writing sessions
Objective
To improve the quality of proposals and increase participation in Horizon Europe calls for proposals.
Link: Horizon Europe workshop series | University of Parma
MSCA @ UNIPR BOOTCAMP 2024
Description
Intensive training programme for international postdoctoral researchers aimed at preparing proposals for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships.
Activities
The bootcamp took place from 13 to 17 May 2024 at the Centro Santa Elisabetta.
Participants worked on developing their proposals with the support of UNIPR supervisors and the European and International Research Support Unit.
All proposals were submitted by the deadline of 11 September 2024.
Results
- 4 MSCA PF projects funded
Link: MSCA @ UNIPR BOOTCAMP 2024 | University of Parma
Call for Applications: “UNIPR Outgoing Mobility” 2024
Description
University call for proposals aimed at supporting the international mobility of professors and researchers, with the aim of strengthening competitiveness in European calls under the first pillar of Horizon Europe.
Funded activities
These mobility programmes have enabled visits to universities, research centres, laboratories and libraries, with the aim of:
- acquiring new skills
- develop international collaborations
- prepare ERC and MSCA project proposals
Results
- 1 MSCA Staff Exchanges project funded with UNIPR as coordinator
Link: ‘UNIPR OUTGOING MOBILITY’ CALL FOR PROPOSALS | University of Parma
MSCA @ UNIPR BOOTCAMP 2023
Description
A university initiative aimed at international post-doctoral researchers for the preparation of MSCA project proposals under Horizon Europe.
Activities
The bootcamp took place from 5 to 7 June 2023 at the Centro Santa Elisabetta and involved 19 researchers.
Participants developed their proposals with the support of UNIPR supervisors and the European and International Research Support Unit, ensuring that all applications were submitted by the deadline of 13 September 2023.
Results
- 5 funded MSCA PF projects
Link: MSCA @ UNIPR BOOTCAMP 2023 | University of Parma
University Call for Applications: Young Independent Research Group (YIRG)
Description
A University initiative aimed at Principal Investigators for the establishment of an international and multidisciplinary research group comprising young postdoctoral researchers.
Activities
The call for proposals funds the establishment of a group comprising four young researchers, with between one and five years’ experience since obtaining their PhD, supported by professors from the University of Parma with established scientific expertise. The funding covers staff costs and the activities necessary for the development of the project, including research expenses, participation in scientific events, international networking activities, the dissemination of results and open-access publications.
Results
The initiative has led to the funding of the project “ORGAN-ON-A-CHIP: personalised organoids for the in vitro study of transmissible (cardiac) diseases”, coordinated by Prof. Michele Miragoli as Principal Investigator. The project has enabled the formation of an interdisciplinary group of young researchers engaged in developing research activities on a strategic topic for the University, thereby helping to strengthen the University of Parma’s capacity to promote research of excellence and to compete for national and European funding programmes.
Links: UNIPR YIRG CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Call for Applications for the Excellent Science Grants
Description
An initiative aimed at encouraging the University’s research groups to participate in the main European funding programmes. The initiative, implemented in accordance with Ministerial Decree 737/2021, supports the preparation of project proposals under the first pillar of Horizon Europe, ‘Excellent Science’, thereby helping to strengthen the competitiveness of the University’s research.
Activities
The initiative funds research grants to support the University’s research groups engaged in preparing project proposals for ERC Starting Grant calls, Consolidator Grant, Advanced Grant and Synergy Grant calls, as well as for the MSCA Doctoral Networks, Postdoctoral Fellowships and Staff Exchanges. These fellowships enable the development of research activities, the production of preliminary results and the consolidation of the scientific quality of European applications.
Results
The initiative has funded 16 research fellowships, aimed at strengthening the capacity of the University of Parma’s research groups to develop competitive proposals within the ERC and MSCA programmes of Horizon Europe, thereby contributing to the University’s increased participation in European funding for research excellence.
Links: Call for applications for Excellent Science grants
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