Events

This two-day event brings together cutting-edge doctoral research and career development opportunities for early-career researchers. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the latest research breakthroughs from the REDI (RMIT European Doctoral Innovators) Programme during the PhD Research Showcase. On the second day, the focus shifts to career development through the PhD Career Day, featuring discussions on post-PhD career pathways, transitions to industry, funding opportunities, and entrepreneurial journeys.

Within the next two months, UKRI will be holding two MSCA Information webinars – one of the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 call that is already open and one for the MSCA Doctoral Networks which is due to open on 28 May 2026 – and we would be most grateful if you could please disseminate those within your networks. For the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 call Information Webinar:

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 call Information Webinar – UKRO, 14 May 2026, 10:00-12:00
MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 Call Information Webinar – UKRO, 18 June 2026, 10:00-12:00

This activity is organised as an online webinar combined with a mentoring component focused on European research funding opportunities and MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships. It includes a presentation outlining key funding schemes, followed by practical guidance on proposal preparation, evaluation criteria, and common challenges. Experienced MSCA alumni contribute as mentors, sharing insights from their own application experiences. Participants have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion, making the session interactive. The mentoring element allows for more personalised support beyond the webinar.

MSCA Info Day focusing on Staff Exchanges (SE) will take place online on 18 March 2026, bringing together researchers, universities, research organisations and other stakeholders from Jordan, Algeria and Morocco interested in participating in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) under Horizon Europe.
The event is organised by the MSCA-GLOPOL project, funded by the European Commission.

Access to justice is a cornerstone of gender equality, democratic governance, and sustainable peace. Despite normative progress at global and national levels, women and girls continue to face systemic barriers to justice, including discriminatory laws and practices, weak enforcement, economic exclusion, technology-facilitated violence, and under-representation in justice and decision-making institutions.
The 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) focuses on “Ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls, including by promoting inclusive and equitable legal systems, eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices, and addressing structural barriers.” This parallel event responds directly to the priority theme by grounding global commitments in regional realities, while fostering cross-organizational dialogue and accountability.

MCAA GEDI Working Group is joining the conversation in this event organised by the International Federation for Business and Professional Women with Magda Theodoridou, MCAA GEDI Task Force lead as Moderator and Jen Elmaco, MCAA GEDI Chair as one of the Panelists.

16 March 15:30 - 17:00 CET over Zoom.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WPJRGcvASdqKi9IbE_bMkA

SciLink, in partnership with the MCAA Benelux Chapter, invites you to the PhD Wellbeing Festival, a full‑day workshop dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing, resilience, and confidence of early‑career researchers.

The MCAA Benelux Chapter is pleased to support its members by covering the event fee and travel costs upon request. Everybody is welcome!

Apply for a sponsored spot by sending us an email to [email protected].

📅 Date: 20 February 2026

📍 Location: Amsterdam Science Park

🔗 Registration & full programme: https://lnkd.in/ehqfYZ8i (please choose "invoice me" and indicate in the "note" field: MCAA)

We warmly encourage our MCAA PhD members and early‑career researchers to join this enriching day of learning, connection, and wellbeing. Together, we continue building a research culture where wellbeing is a shared priority.

Please note places are limited and will be allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis!