Nine of our Early Stage Researchers and their Project Manager are attending the MSCA COFUND Fellow Networking Event in Madrid, 4-5 March, 2026, at the Instituto de Salud Carlos III. Organized by FECYT (Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology), ARISTOS Program (CIBER) and MCAA-Marie Curie Alumni Association, the meeting brings together researchers from various COFUND programmes to foster professional growth and interdisciplinary collaboration.

During this two-day event, our fellows are participating in specialized sessions focused on:

• Career Development: Exploring the researcher career path in Spain and career planning.
• Funding & Proposals: Keys to successful applications for ERC and EIC programmes.
• Future Skills: The use of AI in proposal preparation and resources within the MCAA network.

A highlight of the meeting is the thematic panels, where our researchers are presenting their projects and results, fostering collaboration with peers from other COFUND programmes.

We are grateful to the organizers for providing such a valuable platform for our fellows to broaden their scientific horizons and build lasting professional connections.