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MSCA Doctoral Networks 2027

Deadline: 23 November 2027 (436 days)

Last updated: 3 Jul 2026

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

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.

Details

Funder	MSCA
Deadline	23 November 2027
Consortium	No — individual researcher + host institution
Career stage	Early-career opportunity

Eligibility & scope

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

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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