MSCA Success Story & Proposal Writing
Tips: From Feedback to Funding

The International Association of Scientific Research and Development (IASRD) cordially invites all researchers, PhD students, and academic professionals to our upcoming webinar featuring Dr. Khaled Mohammed Abdo Al-Kanad, a prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellow and European Seal of Excellence recipient.

This open session is specifically dedicated to helping applicants navigate the complexities of upgrading a proposal. Dr. Al-Kanad will share his unique journey of transforming a 2023 score of 91% (Seal of Excellence) into a winning 2024 score of 97%. He will provide practical insights on how to address reviewers’ comments, tackle “insufficient information” feedback, and master page management within the strict 10-page limit.

About the Speaker:

  • Current Affiliation: Postdoctoral Researcher at the TUM School of Natural Sciences, Chair of Industrial Chemistry and Heterogeneous Catalysis (under the mentorship of Prof. Dr. Jennifer Strunk) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany.
  • Research Expertise: Materials science, nanotechnology, and energy science. His research focuses on the engineering of advanced heterostructures with enhanced charge carrier dynamics, artificial photosynthesis, and sustainable green energy conversion.
  • MSCA Fellowship & Project: Awarded the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship under the 2024 Horizon Europe call for his visionary project: REvolutionized Construction of HEteRojunCtions for pHotocatalytic CO2 reduction (RESEARCH), aiming to boost the efficiency of solar-driven CO₂ conversion.

🗓️ Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, 19 July 2026 (Subject to Poll Results)
  • Time:
    • Rome/Berlin (CEST): 11:00 AM
    • London (BST): 10:00 AM
  • Who should attend? This webinar is open to the public and highly recommended for anyone preparing an application for future MSCA calls, especially those working on second-time submissions or seeking strategies to maximize proposal space.
  • Important Note: For those who are unable to attend the live session due to time zone differences or prior commitments, the webinar will be fully recorded. The recorded session will be made available shortly after the event directly on the IASRD official platform.

Stay tuned for the final date confirmation and the meeting link, which will be published on our platform closer to the event date.

We look forward to welcoming you all!

IASRD Team

MSCA Success Story & Proposal Writing Tips

The International Association of Scientific Research and Development (IASRD) cordially invites all researchers, PhD students, and academic professionals to our upcoming webinar featuring Dr. Muhammad Rehan, a prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellow.

This open session is dedicated to helping applicants navigate the complexities of preparing a competitive MSCA proposal. Dr. Rehan will share vital ‘insider tips,’ deconstruct the three core pillars of the application (Excellence, Impact, and Implementation), and highlight common pitfalls to avoid during the drafting process.

About the Speaker:

  • Current Affiliation: Postdoctoral Researcher at the State Key Laboratory of Ultra-Precision Machining Technology and the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
  • Current Affiliation: Postdoctoral Researcher at the State Key Laboratory of Ultra-Precision Machining Technology and the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
  • Research Expertise: Ultra-precision micro-milling, physics-informed machine learning, and advanced manufacturing of micro-structured components. He integrates experimental investigations, finite element modelling, and data-driven approaches to enhance machining performance.
  • MSCA Fellowship: Awarded the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA) in the 2025 call, where he will soon join Sabancı University, Türkiye, to develop advanced hybrid physics–machine learning frameworks for next-generation manufacturing systems.
  • 📅 Date: Thursday, 18 June 2026
  • ⏰ Time:
    • Rome (CEST): 11:00 AM
    • London (GMT/BST): 10:00 AM
    • Hong Kong (HKT): 5:00 PM

Who should attend? This webinar is open to the public and highly recommended for anyone preparing an application for future MSCA calls or seeking guidance on competitive proposal structures.

📌 Important Note: For those who are unable to attend the live session due to time zone differences or prior commitments, the webinar will be fully recorded. The recorded session will be made available shortly after the event directly on the IASRD official platform.

Stay tuned for the meeting link, which will be published on our platform closer to the event date.

We look forward to welcoming you all!

IASRD Team www.iasrd.it