# MSCA Doctoral Networks

**Funder:** European Commission
**Budget:** €593,033,846 total call budget
**Deadline:** 24 November 2026 (Call opens 28 May 2026)
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
**Application:** Single-stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Official call:** https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-MSCA-2026-DN-01-01
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Covers MSCA Doctoral Networks, Joint Doctorates (joint/double/multiple doctoral degrees) and Industrial Doctorates (mandatory non-academic sector involvement); beneficiaries must recruit and host doctoral candidates under full employment contracts.

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