The MolCal Doctoral Network holds its second in-person meeting in Crete
The MolCal (Molecule-based magneto/electro/mechano-Calorics) Doctoral Network held its second in-person event on the island of Crete, with the ten doctoral candidates from seven different institutions as the main protagonits. Their supervisors and other network members were also present, with a total of seven participants from INMA attending the event.
During the meeting, the doctoral candidates presented the progress of their research projects, sharing results, methodologies and scientific challenges in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment. The programme was rounded off with several specialised training sessions aimed at strengthening key scientific and cross-disciplinary skills.
In addition to the intense academic work, the event was an excellent opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and strengthen ties among network members, fostering the spirit of collaboration that characterises the project.
MolCal is an international doctoral network funded by the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) programme. It focuses on molecule-based caloric materials and devices, adopting an innovative and highly interdisciplinary approach.
The network is committed to training young researchers in an international environment, combining scientific excellence, mobility and cooperation between institutions. MolCal is coordinated by Marco Evangelisti, a CSIC researcher at the Aragon Nanoscience and Materials Institute (INMA), a joint institute of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the University of Zaragoza. In addition to the CSIC, the rest of the MolCal consortium is made up of the following partners: University of Crete (Greece), University of Bielefeld (Germany), University of Seville (Spain), University of Paris-Saclay (France), Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR, Italy), University of Edinburgh (United Kingdom), University of Zaragoza (Spain), Eindhoven University of Technology (Netherlands) and the companies Quantum Design (USA), Lake Shore Cryotronics (USA) and BSH Electrodomésticos España, S.A (Spain).
The prestigious MSCA Doctoral Networks provide a unique opportunity to organise these international events, where participants can connect, strengthen collaborations and share knowledge. Two more major international meetings remain, to be held in Scotland and Spain, which will allow students to continue presenting their scientific results and research progress.
With a duration of four years and a budget of €2,600,000, the MolCal project is co-funded by the European Union through MSCA, whose mission is to support the training and professional development of researchers worldwide, within the Horizon Europe Programme (grant agreement 101119865) and by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
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02-02-2026
