European Commission
MSCA Doctoral Networks
€593,033,846 total call budget| Deadline: 24 November 2026 (72 days)
Call opens 28 May 2026
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Details
| Funder | European Commission |
| Budget | €593,033,846 total call budget |
| Deadline | 24 November 2026 |
| Consortium | Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states |
| Application | Single-stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
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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