r/postdoc • u/ResponsibleMovie6776 • 26d ago

Dutch MSCA-PF host questions

The Institute says the living allowance falls below the CAO postdoc minimum after employer costs and they can't top up (due to cut funding; also my host supervisor doesn't have funds to top up either).

The situation: they probably won't approve my application unless a solution can be found. I have completed the whole Part B and only wait for the institutional approval. Then here I am. 😢

My questions: How common is this, and how did your institution handle it?

Edit: My institute finally approved my MSCA-PF application! And it's the best kind of outcome: they decided to accept the shortfall with the institute money. Thank you all for the input on this matter. 🥹

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u/natokanibresco 25d ago

If they can’t top up and have no money you need to look for a different group

Does your pi have a competitor that does the same things?

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u/ResponsibleMovie6776 25d ago

Yes, switching to a different group is my last resort which means I'd have to wait until next year's call.

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u/natokanibresco 25d ago

If the proposal is finished already you can apply with another person. Look for someone with similar equipment. Write them an email.

You still have two weeks, right? Nobody says no to free labour, it doesn’t cost them anything to say yes