News and Events
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Special Session for DCs: Making the Most of Your MSCA Fellowship
in NewsDuring our recent MATCH meetings, we held a dedicated session for our Doctoral Candidates (DCs) featuring a talk titled “Getting the Best Out of Your MSCA Fellowship: A Personal Perspective”, delivered by Divya Shaji, Doctoral Candidate at HOMTech MSCA Doctoral Network, University of L’Aquila. Drawing on her experience as an MSCA fellow, Divya shared a
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MATCH–SELFIE Symposium at ISCTE: Watch the Highlights
in NewsA short video summarizing the MATCH–SELFIE Symposium on Multicore Fibers and Intercore Crosstalk, held at ISCTE–University Institute of Lisbon on 24–25 March, has been published as part of the project’s dissemination and communication activities. The video highlights the symposium’s main scientific contributions, featuring presentations on multicore fiber technologies, intercore crosstalk modeling and characterization, submarine cable
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MATCH Doctoral Candidates Share Their Experience at the MATCH Meetings in Lisbon
in NewsWe are pleased to share a new video in which our MATCH doctoral candidates (DCs) reflect on their participation in the recent MATCH meetings, hosted by Iscte—Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (Iscte‑IUL), in Lisbon. The video highlights their views on the academic and personal value of this key event within the MATCH programme. During the meetings,
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Mid‑Term Check Successfully Completed: Another Key Milestone Achieved
in EventsThe MATCH project has successfully reached another important milestone with the completion of the Mid‑Term Check, held on 23 March 2026 at Iscte‑IUL in Lisbon. The Mid‑Term Meeting is a mandatory evaluation step in all MSCA Doctoral Networks, designed to assess the project’s progress, verify the eligibility and recruitment of Doctoral Candidates (DCs), and ensure
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MATCH Project Hosts First Symposium on “Multicore Fibers & Intercore Crosstalk”
in EventsThe MATCH Project is hosting its first symposium, dedicated to the theme “Multicore Fibers & Intercore Crosstalk,” featuring internationally renowned speakers from both academia and industry.Discover the full program. This inaugural symposium will bring together leading experts to discuss current challenges, breakthroughs, and future directions in multicore fiber technology and intercore crosstalk mitigation. Participants will
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MATCH Doctoral Candidates attended the HOMTech–QuNEST Joint Symposium in L’Aquila
in NewsLast week, five doctoral candidates (DCs) from the MATCH Doctoral Network attended the joint HOMTech-QuNEST Symposium at the University of L’Aquila in Italy (UnivAQ). Their participation provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen ties within the MSCA community while engaging directly with cutting-edge research in photonics and quantum communication. The symposium brought together researchers from two
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MATCH Releases New Video Highlights on Global Applicant Reach and Gender Diversity
in NewsThe MATCH project has published two new visual summaries that shed light on international interest and diversity within the recruitment process for its 13 Doctoral Candidate positions. These short videos, now available on the MATCH YouTube channel, offer an accessible and engaging look at key application statistics collected across the eight recruitment calls. 🌍 Video
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From 371 Applicants to 13 Doctoral Candidates: MATCH Project Completes Recruitment
in NewsThe MATCH project has successfully concluded its 2025 recruitment campaign, filling all 13 Doctoral Candidate (DC) positions through eight competitive calls. This achievement marks a major milestone in assembling a diverse and talented research team. Eight Calls, One Goal The recruitment journey began with the first call, which filled five positions, although one candidate later
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MATCH 4th Call Draws Record Interest from 18 Countries
in NewsThe MATCH project has successfully concluded its 4th call for doctoral applications, setting a record in participation. With a total of 96 applications received, this was the highest number of all calls so far, reflecting the growing visibility and appeal of the project. This call also marked a positive shift in gender diversity, with female
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Doctoral Positions Still Available: Third Call Wraps Up, Fourth Call in Progress
in NewsThe recruiting process for our Doctoral Candidate (DC) positions is underway, with the third call closed and the fourth open until August 26th. During the third call, we received 40 applications from 17 different countries, demonstrating sustained international interest. As in prior rounds, most applicants came from Asian countries, while the gender distribution remained stable,