Call Expression of Interest MSCA Postdoctoral fellowships at UNIGE – N. Educational

Organisation / Company University of Genoa Department Department of Education (DISFOR) Is the Hosting related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Description - Call for Expression of Interest for a joint application under the upcoming Call for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026

University of Genoa, UNIGE, located in Genoa, ITALY, welcomes postdoctoral researchers of any nationality, with an excellent track record, to apply to the European Commission Marie Sklodowska-Curie (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026. Our University has been beneficiary of several MSCA-PF in Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe.

The Marie Sklodowska Curie (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship is one of funding scheme of the European Commission’s Horizon Europe Research & Innovation programme, dedicated to excellent research promoting international mobility, as well as interdisciplinary and intersect oral exchanges.

MSCA fellowship grant provides a competitive salary plus mobility and family allowances if applicable, as well as a contribution to cover research, training and networking costs. The research projects will have 2- or 3-years duration.

Selected candidates will be provided with special support for proposal writing and development
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The University of Genoa will organize in May the fifth edition of the
Masterclass MSCA@Uni Ge.Selected candidate researchers will have the opportunity to attend a 2-days online intensive training and coaching course on how to write a successful proposal. This masterclass is a pathway of support to candidates and their supervisors in preparing project proposal, includingprescreening activity of the draft proposals and the organisation of dedicated B2B meetings, by the European Research Office of Uni Ge, National Contact Point and other experts.

The masterclass will take place in Spring
2026
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• Social Sciences and Humanities (SOC)
• Information Science and Engineering (ENG)

The proposed thematic area focuses on Educational and Social Robotics and Artificial Intelligence for Inclusive Education, with particular attention to learners with Special Needs, including disabilities, autism spectrum conditions, dyslexia, and other learning or cognitive differences. We invite candidatures that explore how AI-based and robotic technologies can support inclusive teaching and learning processes, fostering participation, equity, and meaningful educational experiences for all learners.

Relevant topics include assistive and socially interactive robots, adaptive and personalized learning environments, and AI-driven tools designed to scaffold cognitive, social, emotional, and communicative development within inclusive educational settings.

is a research laboratory dedicated to integrating educational technologies into school and rehabilitation settings, with the goal of fostering learning and inclusion. Special attention is given to students with Special Educational Needs through the development of innovative and personalized solutions.

The laboratory examines the role of artificial intelligence in inclusive education. It experiments with educational and social robotics as a tool to enhance STEM skills and soft skills, providing practical and interactive experiences. It explores the potential of virtual and augmented reality to design immersive environments that make learning more engaging and multisensory.

In close collaboration with schools, educational institutions, and rehabilitation centers,  experiments with new teaching methodologies and organizes courses and workshops for teachers and educators, promoting the use of educational technologies.

For MSCA-PF 26 call (opening foreseen on 10th April 2026), at the deadline for the submission of proposals (9th September 2026) postdoctoral candidates shall have a maximum of 8 years of postdoctoral research experience and must not have resided or carried out their main activities in Italy (for European Fellowship) or in the Third Country of the outgoing phase (for Global Fellowship) for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the above mentioned deadline.

Info on MSCA PF available at the following link: