The International Call for the Talent4Iberia - Career development of international talents of the energy research fields in the Iberian Peninsula programme has officially closed with remarkable international participation. A total of 62 candidates from 23 different countries have submitted their applications, demonstrating the programme's global appeal and the attractiveness of Extremadura's energy storage research ecosystem. The evaluation process will now be conducted by an Expert Panel from the National Research Agency (Agencia Estatal de Investigación, AEI), who will assess the Research Proposals of all candidates. Following the evaluation and selection process, the successful fellows are expected to begin their contracts during the second quarter of 2025. This MSCA-COFUND programme, co-funded by the European Commission and the Regional Government of Extremadura, will contribute significantly to advancing research in Electrical Energy Storage, Thermal Energy Storage, and Hydrogen and Power-to-X, while strengthening Extremadura's position as a reference in energy storage research. The 'Talent4Iberia' programme is managed by the General Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation of the Ministry of Education, Science and Vocational Training of the Regional Government of Extremadura, and the recruitment of the postdoctoral research fellows will be carried out by entities belonging to the SECTI, such as the Iberian Centre for Research in Energy Storage (CIIAE), managed by FUNDECYT-PCTEX, the University of Extremadura (UEX) and the Centre for Scientific and Technological Research of Extremadura (CICYTEX). Talent4Iberia is made up of 22 partners, including universities, research centres and companies in the energy sector from 15 countries inside and outside the European Union, which will allow a greater internationalisation of the Extremadura Science, Technology and Innovation System.

The deadline for submitting applications to the Talent4Iberia - Career development of international talents of the energy research fields in the Iberian Peninsula programme has been extended to August 8th, 2024, at 14:00 CEST due to unforeseen technical incidents in the submission platform. Candidates interested in applying for one of the 10 MSCA-COFUND postdoctoral fellowships in Energy Storage can continue submitting their applications through SECTI's platform until the new deadline. The programme management team has implemented this extension to ensure all candidates can complete their submission process without technical difficulties. For any queries, candidates can contact info@talent4iberia.eu. All programme information remains available in the Guide for Applicants on the Talent4Iberia website.

The International Call for the Talent4Iberia - Career development of international talents of the energy research fields in the Iberian Peninsula programme has been officially published in the Official Journal of Extremadura (Diario Oficial de Extremadura, DOE). This MSCA-COFUND programme, co-funded by the European Commission and the Regional Government of Extremadura, offers 10 postdoctoral research fellowships focused on Energy Storage research. Candidates interested in applying for these 36-month fellowships will have one month, until August 6th, 2024, at 14:00 CEST to submit their applications through SECTI's platform. The research opportunities are distributed across three strategic lines: Electrical Energy Storage, Thermal Energy Storage, and Hydrogen and Power-to-X. SUBMISSION PROCESS All applications must be submitted through SECTI's platform, where candidates will need to provide their research proposals and required documentation. To ensure a successful application, candidates are strongly encouraged to carefully review the Guide for Applicants, available on the Talent4Iberia website. This comprehensive document contains all relevant information, including detailed procedures and estimated deadlines for the entire selection process. The programme includes a complete training scheme focused on developing both research-oriented and transversal skills. Additionally, selected researchers will have the opportunity to participate in cross-sectoral secondments with 21 prestigious partner organizations in the Energy Sector. For any questions or queries regarding the application process or the programme itself, candidates can contact the programme management team at info@talent4iberia.eu.

The Talent4Iberia programme, co-funded by the European Commission through Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA-COFUND) and the Regional Government of Extremadura, will soon open its international call for attracting research talent in the field of energy storage. This pioneering initiative offers 10 postdoctoral fellowships with a duration of 36 months, designed to boost research in three strategic lines: Electrical Energy Storage, Thermal Energy Storage, and Hydrogen and Power-to-X. Selected researchers will develop their projects in one of the three high-profile research centers in Extremadura, thus consolidating the region's position as a reference in the energy sector. The programme stands out for its comprehensive training plan, which will not only enhance the research competencies of participants but will also develop essential transversal skills for their professional career. As an added value, researchers will have the opportunity to carry out cross-sectoral secondments in 21 prestigious collaborating entities in the energy sector. Interested candidates will have one month from the official publication of the call to submit their applications. THE PROGRAMME Talent4Iberia is part of the European Union's Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, which seek to promote excellence in training, mobility, and professional development of researchers. The programme is co-funded by the European Commission and the Regional Government of Extremadura, demonstrating the institutional commitment to the scientific and technological development of the region in the field of energy storage. The call will be published soon in the Official Journal of Extremadura (Diario Oficial de Extremadura, DOE), where candidates can find all necessary information about requirements, application process, and required documentation.