The first day began today with speeches from Rector Prof. Alex Weissensteiner, Vice-Rector for Research Prof. Tanja Mimmo and Manuel Gatto, Head of Scientific Research Office at the Autonomous Province of Bolzano- Bozen, followed by institutional presentations, an overview of the MSCA PF call and dedicated sessions on proposal structuring and writing. Highlights included a conversation with former MSCA fellows and Seal of Excellence awardees, as well as a practical workshop on building strong and innovative research proposals within the unibz context.

The second day will focus on one-to-one work between candidates and supervisors, including project refinement, laboratory visits, and meetings with potential stakeholders.
On the third day, participants will present their preliminary project ideas and receive feedback. The programme will conclude with a visit to NOI Techpark, South Tyrol’s innovation district, and a presentation of applied research in the local innovation ecosystem.

With sessions led by experienced evaluators, unibz staff, and external experts, the MSCA Days aim to enhance the quality and impact of individual research proposals while also reinforcing a culture of responsible and sustainable scientific development.