Under MUR Public Notice No. 175 of 29 April 2026 “Public notice for funding Transnational Access (TNA) activities and visiting mobility for researchers of Kenyan nationality” – CUP G43C26001590001
The University of Milano-Bicocca, in collaboration with the ICSC Foundation - National Research Center in High Performance Computing, Big Data and Quantum Computing, is pleased to announce a call for applications for one (1) visiting researcher position for a citizen of the Republic of Kenya.
This initiative is funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) under the public notice No. 175 of April 29, 2026, as part of the "Italia-Kenya 2026" program, aimed at strengthening scientific cooperation between the two countries.
1. Program Overview
The selected researcher will have the opportunity to conduct research activities (Transnational Access and/or visiting mobility) at the University of Milano-Bicocca.
- Hosting Institution: University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy.
- Duration: The mobility period is for three (3) consecutive months.
- Research Fields: Candidates are invited to propose a research project to be carried out in collaboration with a scientific supervisor at the University of Milano-Bicocca.
2. Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements at the time of application:
- Hold citizenship of the Republic of Kenya.
- Be permanently affiliated with or engaged in research, doctoral training, or high-level scientific qualification activities at a university, research institution, or other research organization based in the Republic of Kenya.
- Be enrolled in a PhD program, have obtained a PhD degree, or possess an equivalent scientific or professional qualification (equivalent to Level 8 of the European Qualifications Framework - EQF).
3. Financial Support
The selected researcher will receive a comprehensive financial contribution to cover all expenses related to the mobility period.
- Total Grant: A standard unit cost of €3,000.00 per month for 3 months, subject to taxation according to the regulations in force, calculated according to the standard unit cost established by MUR Public Notice.
- The contribution is intended to cover costs related to participation in the activities, including travel, accommodation, subsistence and local transport expenses, and will be managed by the the University of Milano-Bicocca in compliance with the Public Notice, the applicable legislation and the relevant implementing provisions.
- The specific payment arrangements and timetable, as well as any obligations of the selected person, will be set out in the acceptance document, agreement or hosting contract, where applicable.
- The mobility period will be determined according to the scientific supervisor.
- The contribution does not automatically constitute an employment relationship or a research grant within the meaning of Italian law.
4. How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their application via email to ricerca.medicina@unimib.it and marialuisa.lavitrano@unimib.it by 11:59 p.m. on November 23, 2026.
The subject line must read: “Application – Italy–Kenya Call 2026 – visiting mobility/TNA”.
The application package must include the following documents in English:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), dated and signed.
- A copy of a valid identification document (passport).
- Research Fields: Candidates are invited to propose a research project in the field of biobanking to be carried out in collaboration with a scientific supervisor at the University of Milano-Bicocca.
- Proof of current affiliation with a Kenyan research or academic institution (letter form Intitution).
5. Selection Process
The University of Milano-Bicocca will carry out the selection procedure based on the documentation submitted. The selection will be based on principles of transparency, scientific quality, and comparative evaluation. The successful candidate will be notified via email.
The mobility period will begin within 30 days of signing the obligation document and must conclude within the terms established by the concession documents and the MUR Notice.
6. Host Institution Commitment
The University of Milano-Bicocca will provide:
- Access to its research facilities and infrastructures.
- A dedicated scientific supervisor/tutor.
- Adequate insurance coverage for the mobility period.
7. Obligations of the selected researcher
The selected researcher must:
a) carry out the approved program of activities regularly and continuously;
b) comply with the organisational and safety rules of the host unit;
c) cooperate with the scientific tutor and participate in monitoring activities;
d) produce a final report on the activities carried out and any scientific deliverables;
e) promptly report any circumstance that may affect the commencement, proper conduct or completion of the mobility period;
f) comply with the obligations laid down in the hosting agreement or contract and in the applicable legislation
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