# MSCA Doctoral Networks 2027

**Funder:** MSCA
**Deadline:** 23 November 2027
**Consortium:** No — individual researcher + host institution
**Official call:** https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-MSCA-2027-DN-01-01
**Last verified:** 3 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

MSCA call (HORIZON-MSCA-2027-DN-01): HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks

## Summary

MSCA Doctoral Networks fund early-career researchers to pursue PhD-level projects within a structured doctoral training framework, hosted at an eligible European institution. The call supports individual researchers and their host organisation with a focus on career development, skills training, and international mobility. MSCA runs this programme annually under the Horizon Europe banner.

## Who should apply

- Early-career researchers pursuing doctoral-level projects
- Applicants hosted at eligible institutions in EU member states or associated countries
- Researchers seeking structured PhD training combined with international mobility
- Projects emphasising skills development and career-progression planning

## Key dates

- Deadline 23 November 2027
- Five-year project duration (standard for doctoral training programmes)

## Tips for applicants

- MSCA emphasises the training and career-development plan as heavily as the research proposal itself, invest time in detailing supervisory support and skill-building milestones.
- Mobility requirements are central to MSCA evaluation; clearly justify and plan any secondments or cross-institutional placements.
- A named, experienced supervisor with a strong track record of MSCA support strengthens your host institution's credibility.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the MSCA Doctoral Networks call deadline?

The deadline for MSCA Doctoral Networks 2027 is 23 November 2027.

### Who is eligible for MSCA Doctoral Networks?

Early-career researchers pursuing doctoral-level projects, hosted at eligible institutions in EU member states or associated countries.

### Is an MSCA Doctoral Networks project consortium-required?

No, the call supports individual researchers with their host institution; a consortium structure is not required.

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