UPSA – A Committed Host Institution for Innovative and Impactful MSCA Research

The Pontifical University of Salamanca (UPSA) opens its doors to researchers from all over the world who wish to advance their scientific careers through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). Our university combines tradition and innovation to offer an inspiring, interdisciplinary, and international academic environment — an ideal place to develop research projects with a real social impact.

Located in the historic university city of Salamanca, UPSA provides a dynamic research ecosystem that integrates consolidated research teams, modern infrastructure, and close support at every stage of the project. Our specialised staff offers guidance in proposal preparation, project management, communication of results, and knowledge transfer, ensuring a successful experience for postdoctoral researchers and MSCA fellows.

Researchers hosted at UPSA find a fertile environment for collaborative work and professional growth, with access to an extensive international network and the opportunity to join two leading research institutes: the Institute of Educational Sciences, dedicated to pedagogical innovation and the improvement of teaching and learning processes, and the Institute of European Studies and Human Rights, focused on European integration, fundamental rights, and the ethical governance of artificial intelligence.

Our research activity covers a broad spectrum of strategic areas, including health and well-being, psychology, education, communication, philosophy and political thought, humanities, artificial intelligence, and technological innovation. From exploring new educational and therapeutic methodologies to analysing the ethical challenges of AI or driving digital transformation, UPSA offers a space where each researcher can realise their full potential and contribute to addressing the major challenges of our time.

If you are looking for an institution committed to excellence, innovation, and social impact, UPSA is the ideal host for your MSCA project. Here, you will find an open, collaborative academic community focused on fostering research talent and advancing knowledge.