Ploutarhos Tzampoglou
MSCA Fellow
GeoImaging Limited
"The most helpful guidance was received during the workshop organized by the MSCA NCPs at the Research and Innovation Foundation, and the tips and suggestions they provided"
Marios Constantinou
MSCA Fellow
University of Cyprus
"Cyprus has great potential to evolve as a research hub in the Mediterranean region. The excellent growth of the educational institutions, as well as their exceptional researchers, made me choose Cyprus as a host country."
Nefeli Andreou
ITN Fellow
University of Cyprus
"MSCA gives researchers the opportunity to collaborate with different institutions throughout the course of the project, fostering the exchange of knowledge at an international level."
Christos Mammides
ERA Fellow
Frederick University
"I worked closely with the MSCA National Contact Points in Cyprus, who reviewed my proposal and offered helpful feedback. I truly believe my proposal would not have been successful without their feedback."
Christoforos Panteli
MSCA Fellow
University of Cyprus
"The MSCA NCPs organised seminars on the specific call that were very beneficial for understanding the expectations and focusing on the details. The NCPs gave me feedback on my application, and this was a huge help to finally succeed."
Angelos Hadjikoumis
MSCA Fellow
The Cyprus Institute
"The Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Center (STARC) of The Cyprus Institute is the ideal place to carry our research in archaeological science in Cyprus. It has wellequipped labs, equipment and a collaborative spirit".
Judith Kirschner
PhD Student
European University Cyprus
'My advisors and research group at the European University Cyprus form part of a large network of scientists, policy makers, NGOs, civil society groups, government agencies, and other groups – based in Cyprus, the wider region, Europe and beyond. Science is a team effort, and without their continuous support and encouragement I would not be able to do my research'.
Eleni Aristodemou
MSCA Fellow
University of Cyprus
''Cyprus is my home country, and the University of Cyprus is the largest public university on the island. After spending 15 years in the UK and the Netherlands, the position at UCY was a great opportunity to return home and continue my academic career, carrying out my MSCA project at one of the top 100 Economics departments in Europe, whose academic members specialize in the areas of Econometrics and Applied Industrial Organization, and would guarantee the highest quality academic results''.
Dragoş Ene
Researcher
ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence
''I've chosen ERATOSTHENES CoE for the centre's objectives, for its vision of development in the EMMENA region, because it offers state-of-the-art research infrastructure, it has a strong collaboration with important European research institutions, and for the scientific background of the people involved in the centre''.
Chrysovalantis Voutouri
MSCA Fellow
University of Cyprus
''I chose Cyprus as a host country due to its strong research infrastructure, particularly in the fields of systems biology and cancer research. The country's academic and research institutions foster a collaborative environment, facilitating interdisciplinary knowledge exchange. Additionally, Cyprus offers a high quality of life, making it an attractive destination for researchers. The unique blend of research excellence and a supportive living environment makes Cyprus an ideal choice for my project's success''.
Carlo Cernicchiaro
Researcher
CMMI – Cyprus Marine & Maritime Institute
''I was looking for a research centre with a start-up-like approach to its processes and a challenge for robots working in a highly unpredictable environment: CMMI corresponds to this description. Also, I love the sea! ''
Merijn Victor Klinkenberg
Post-doctoral researcher
University of Cyprus
''As an archaeologist investigating the prehistory of the island, moving to Cyprus made sense, and specifically The University of Cyprus appeared the best fitting institute for my research interests, and I was acquainted already with some of the colleagues''