# MSCA Doctoral Networks 2027

**Funder:** MSCA
**Deadline:** 23 November 2027
**Consortium:** Required: at least three independent legal entities, each in a different EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country, at least one in a Member State
**Frequency:** Annual
**Official call:** https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-MSCA-2027-DN-01-01
**Last updated:** 25 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

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

## Summary

MSCA Doctoral Networks fund consortia of institutions to jointly train doctoral researchers through structured, collaborative research programmes across Europe. The call is open to universities, companies and research organisations rather than individual applicants, who must form a consortium spanning several countries. This is an annual call under Horizon Europe's Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions.

## Who should apply

- Consortia of universities, companies or research organisations, not individual researchers
- Institutions based in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries
- Groups able to form a partnership of at least three independent legal entities across different countries
- Organisations planning structured doctoral training programmes

## Key dates

- Deadline: 23 November 2027
- Annual call

## Tips for applicants

- Confirm partner eligibility early, each entity must sit in a different Member State or Associated Country, with at least one in a Member State.
- Build the consortium around a shared training programme, not just shared research, since MSCA Doctoral Networks are evaluated on joint doctoral training quality.
- Coordinator institutions should assign proposal-writing roles early given the multi-partner submission process.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for MSCA Doctoral Networks?

Consortia of at least three independent legal entities, each in a different EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country, with at least one in a Member State.

### When is the MSCA Doctoral Networks 2027 deadline?

The deadline is 23 November 2027.

### Is MSCA Doctoral Networks a recurring call?

Yes, it runs annually under Horizon Europe.

### Can a single university apply alone to MSCA Doctoral Networks?

No, a consortium of independent legal entities across different countries is required.

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