Work@Uninsubria
The University of Insubria supports its researchers in carrying out their research activities through several services which aim at individual well-being and the development of academic life.
- Entrance support
- Accommodation: The University of Insubria offers several accommodation possibilities, in both Como and Varese, to those who wish to study or teach at the University, but live far away.
Doctoral students can express their interest in accessing the residential facility in the admission application
Research fellows or Visiting Professor may contact their Departmental Administrative Office in charge to present a request. Assignment depends on availability in chronological order. - Libraries: The University Library System  represents a coordinated system of structures and services which support research and teaching activities, with the purpose of guaranteeing the development, preservation, promotion, management and use of the library and documentary assets of the University, as well as the arrangement of suitable services to access the bibliographic information and documents.Â
The Library System includes four libraries, which, for the time being, may be accessed upon reservation: the Economics Library and the Medicine and Sciences Library in Varese; the Law and Humanities Library and the Sciences Library in Como. - Eduroam: The University has joined the Eduroam system, a service which allows users from other organizations to access the wireless network in a simple and safe way, using the credentials provided by their organizations.Â
- Report and complaints: Uninsubria provides you with channels and contact persons whom you can refer to in order to submit reports (comments or suggestions for improvement) or complaints/appeals, which the University will take into consideration to improve its services.Â
For further information, please go to www.uninsubria.eu/international-relations/servicesfacilities
To request services, please send the Incoming form to welcome@uninsubria.it
Research activity support
Researchers are supported in the entire implementation process of their research projects:Â
- Scouting: searching for partners/funding sources, through:Â
- the Research Newsletter, which is sent to all professors, research fellows, and recipients of scholarships, with updated information on the research funding promoted by the University and on mobility programs.Â
- the arrangement of supplementary worksheets for the main selection callsÂ
- research on specific topics through the Research Professional portal Â
- Publication of the University’s profile on the main partner search platforms (Euraxess, Funding and Tenders Portal, Topuniversity)
- Support for the submission of project proposals for funding selection calls:Â
- online and offline applicationsÂ
- consultancy on the articulation of the project design, particularly on the ethical aspects of researchÂ
- finding and checking documents and forms attached to the applicationsÂ
- specific guidelines for the main funding programs with useful information and templates, available from the restricted access intranet areaÂ
- pre-screening of H2020 and Horizon Europe project proposals by APRE, Horizon’s National Contact Point Â
- Results promotion in terms of dissemination and technological transfer, through:
- the Innovation Newsletter, which is sent to all professors, research fellows and recipients of scholarships, with updated information on the topics related to technological transferÂ
- support on aspects connected to intellectual property, copyright and open access, also by using patent database (Orbit Intelligence) and antiplagiarism software (Compilatio)
- Registry of research products (publications, projects, prizes) through IrinsubriaÂ
IRInSubria - Institutional Research Information SystemÂ
IRInSubria collects, stores, documents and disseminates information on the scientific production of the University of Insubria from 2015, also for the purposes of research evaluation.Â
The University research product repository is the only source of data for both internal and external evaluation and also automatically populates the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR) research registry.Â
From 2020 lRInSubria also stores information connected to research and third mission:Â
- IRIS-RM is the section which allows to gather information on the scientific CV of professors/researchers and on related human and infrastructural research resources, international mobility, training activities and Public Engagement.Â
- IRIS-AP is the section which gathers information on projects, agreements and research contracts.Â
Research training
Several figures contribute to the organization of events which address researchers: the Doctoral School, the individual Departments, the Research services. This results in a wide and balanced proposal for PhD students, professors, research fellows and personnel who organize research projects, which aims to provide specialized and interdisciplinary expertise whose purpose is to promote the career development of researchers.Â
Starting from 2021 these initiatives are articulated in a multi-year training plan for researchers.Â
Part of this multi-year training plan is aimed at young researchers and is integrated in their PCDP Personal Career Development PlanÂ
To signal specific proposals or interests, please write to ricerca@uninsubria.it
