A brand-new EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network recruiting 15 PhD candidates to develop biodegradable, food-grade aerogels — ultra-light porous materials — from renewable biopolymers and agro-industrial by-products for sustainable food production, processing and packaging. Each position is a real salaried 36-month employment contract with full social security, industrial co-supervision, and ~7–8 months of secondments across the European network.
Why it is notable: a freshly launched 2025 MSCA Doctoral Network (Grant Agreement 101312450) with near-zero aggregator coverage so far — recruiting through the project's own site, not mainstream scholarship portals; cross-disciplinary (food + materials science) and industry-linked, with secondments baked in.
Funding at a glance
What it covers
Fully funded: full-time (100%) 36-month employment contract at the recruiting organisation, salary based on MSCA allowances
7–8 months of planned secondments at academic and non-academic partners
Eligibility criteria
Qualification Required
Masters/MPhilfor PhD
This scholarship is offered for PhD programs.
Who can apply
ALL nationalities welcome (published on the official open-positions page). Must hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in food science or engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, physics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences or a related field — completed by the recruitment date. Fluency in written and spoken English.
Experience
No experience required
Language Certificate
fluency in written and spoken English (proof of proficiency "if required by the PhD awarding institution")
Other Certificates
Degree certificates & transcripts
Age Limit
none published
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Application essentials
Requirements
Review each requirement before you begin the application.
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Language
fluency in written and spoken English (proof of proficiency "if required by the PhD awarding institution")
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Qualification
ALL nationalities welcome (published on the official open-positions page)
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Documents
CV + motivation letter + Bachelor's/Master's diplomas & transcripts (or completion evidence) + two referees' contact details and reference letters + English proof (if required) — in English.
Document checklist
01CV + motivation letter + Bachelor's/Master's diplomas & transcripts (or completion evidence) + two referees' contact details and reference letters + English proof (if required) — in English.
Application fee
No fee — completely free
No separate scholarship application fee is published; confirm on the official page.
Visa, kept concise: Country-specific: each position is an employment contract, so the host institution typically sponsors a work/residence permit for non-EU researchers.
Application Procedure
5 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.
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Read the official Open Positions page and
the individual position page(s) of interest (position descriptions, supervisors, planned secondments, position-specific requirements).
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Prepare in English
detailed CV; motivation letter specific to the position; Bachelor's + Master's diplomas and academic transcripts (or evidence the Master's will be completed before the recruitment date); contact details of two referees a
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You may apply for as many positions
as you wish, but MUST submit a separate application form for each position.
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Submit before the common deadline
09 December 2026, 23:59 (CET). Timeline: interviews January 2027 → evaluation February 2027 → selection outcome February 2027 → employment start March 2027 (earliest).
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IMPORTANT: some positions also require a SEPARATE
application through another channel (the recruiting organisation's own recruitment system or via e-mail) — applying through the FAroGels website alone is NOT sufficient for those. Check each vacancy notice carefully.
Application milestones
9 Dec 2026
Application deadline
2026
Intake year
Ready to apply?
Continue on the official FAroGels Doctoral Network — 15 fully funded PhD positions in Food-Grade Aerogels for Sustainable Food Systems (MSCA Doctoral Network, Horizon Europe) platform.
9 Dec 2026 — , 23:59 (CET) — common deadline for all 15 positions (verified on the official Open Positions page)
Who can apply?
ALL nationalities welcome (published on the official open-positions page). Must hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in food science or engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, physics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences or a related field — completed by the recruitment date. Fluency in written and spoken English.
What does the scholarship cover?
Fully funded: full-time (100%) 36-month employment contract at the recruiting organisation, salary based on MSCA allowances; 7–8 months of planned secondments at academic and non-academic partners
Where do I apply?
Through the official application portal linked in the Official links section on this page.
Need document or attestation help?
Detailed attestation guidance stays in Opplore's standalone Guides section, not inside this scholarship page.
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