MSCA Fellowship Writing Sessions
- Postdocs
- Trainees
Following the recent MSCA Grant Writing Workshop, the Grant Academy is hosting a workshop series for those writing an MSCA fellowship this summer to help you write your proposal. These will combine structured writing time with office hours for questions on individual projects.
Scheduled sessions open for registration: July 9, July 23, August 6, August 20, September 3 (TBD)
- July 9, 2026: REGISTER HERE
- July 23, 2026: REGISTER HERE
- August 6, 2026: REGISTER HERE
- August 20, 2026: REGISTER HERE
Each 2‑hour session will provide:
- Dedicated writing time in a supportive, collaborative environment
- A chance to track writing progress alongside fellow applicants
- The opportunity to ask specific questions about draft proposals
While the emphasis will be on MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, the sessions will also be open and relevant to other European and US grant applications.
The sessions are open to all disciplines.
About the Instructor:
Dr. Antonio Tomasso is postdoctoral scholar at Stanford Medicine – Department of Surgery. He is a recipient of the NWO/Dutch Research Council Rubicon grant and the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Global Fellowship, investigating the cellular and molecular drivers of tissue regeneration and fibrosis. His ultimate goal is to identify therapeutic targets enhancing organ and tissue repair after injury or disease. He earned his BSc and a MSc in Medical and Molecular Biotechnology from Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan, and a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine in Germany. Having conducted research across five countries, including at the Karolinska Institute, University of Kentucky and Hubrecht Institute, he brings a deep foundation in regenerative medicine, molecular biology and translational research. He has gained extensive experience writing and securing competitive grants and has developed a practical toolbox of strategies for navigating the challenges of grant applications. As a Grant Coach, he is committed to sharing what he has learned, best practices and common pitfalls to help students and postdocs strengthen their applications, particularly for international grants, and achieve their professional goals. Beyond the lab, he enjoys hiking, ballroom and bachata, working out and exploring Bay area cafes in search of the best espresso.
If you need a disability related accommodation to participate in this event (captioning, sign language interpreting, Braille, etc.), please contact the Diversity & Access Office at disability.access@stanford.edu or 650.725.0326. Requests should be received at least one week prior to the event.