MSCA

Msca Cofund 2027

Deadline: 6 April 2027 (in 163 days)

Last seen in a scan/import: 25 Oct 2026.

Catalog updated: 14 Oct 2026.

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This is the current call of the MSCA COFUND programme. The programme guide covers eligibility, budget, success rate and FAQ across every round.

The MSCA Cofund 2027 call funds doctoral training programmes rather than individual research projects, co-financing new or existing PhD programmes run by a single host institution. It targets universities and research organisations that want to design or expand structured doctoral training, with no consortium requirement, the applicant is the host institution itself. The call falls under the HORIZON-MSCA-2027-COFUND-01 topic for doctoral programmes.

Details

Funder	MSCA
Deadline	6 April 2027
Consortium	No — individual researcher + host institution

Eligibility & scope

MSCA call (HORIZON-MSCA-2027-COFUND-01): HORIZON TMA MSCA Cofund Doctoral programme

Who Should Apply

•Universities or research organisations designing or expanding a doctoral training programme
•Institutions applying as a single host rather than as part of a consortium
•Programme coordinators overseeing structured PhD training rather than individual PhD candidates
•Organisations able to co-finance the doctoral programme alongside MSCA funding

Key Dates

•Deadline: 6 April 2027
•Applies under call HORIZON-MSCA-2027-COFUND-01 for doctoral programmes

Tips for Applicants

✓This call funds a training programme, not a single research project, frame the proposal around programme structure, supervision and training components rather than a research question.
✓No consortium is required here, unlike many other MSCA actions, so the application should focus on the host institution's own doctoral infrastructure and co-funding plan.
✓Check the HORIZON-MSCA-2027-COFUND-01 topic text on the Funding and Tenders portal for the specific doctoral-programme requirements before drafting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the MSCA Cofund 2027 call fund?

It co-funds doctoral training programmes run by a host institution, under the HORIZON-MSCA-2027-COFUND-01 topic.

Is a consortium required for MSCA Cofund 2027?

No, the applicant is an individual host institution rather than a multi-partner consortium.

When is the deadline for MSCA Cofund 2027?

The deadline is 6 April 2027.

Who applies to MSCA Cofund 2027, individual researchers or institutions?

The host institution applies to run or expand a doctoral programme, not individual PhD candidates directly.

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