MSCA Doctoral Network Infoday

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Date: 9 October 2024

Location: Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute and online

The Preaward International Unit of the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) organized an MSCA DN Infoday that took place today, October 9th. Dr. José L. Sardina, co-coordinator of the IMMERGE MSCA DN project and Head of the Epigenetic Control of Haematopoiesis research group at the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC, Spain), participated as a speaker.


During the roundtable discussion, the speakers shared their valuable experiences and insights on proposal preparation and program execution. The discussions highlighted the crucial role of the MSCA DN in attracting and training international talent, ensuring they receive the best career development opportunities and networking possibilities.


Compared to other hiring programs, the MSCA DN represents a unique opportunity. They offer competitive working conditions and a professional environment that prioritizes participant satisfaction throughout the program.


The speakers also addressed the challenges they encountered, particularly in finding non-academic partners during proposal preparation and in managing the three-year time constraints during program execution.


We hope that the European Commission’s survey, circulating in these days, will serve as a valuable resource for gathering and monitoring the needs of MSCA members, allowing for continuous improvement of this program.