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MSCA Doctoral Networks

Multi-partner consortia training cohorts of PhD researchers in joint doctoral programmes across Europe.

Programme guide in progress

We are still researching the full guide for MSCA Doctoral Networks. In the meantime, you will find the live open calls, eligibility basics and related programmes below.

Next deadline

23 November 2027 (526 days away)

MSCA Doctoral Networks 2027

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Key facts

Type
Joint / Industrial / Standard DN
Consortium size
3+ countries minimum
Candidate cohort
Typically 10-15 recruits
Duration
4-5 years
Success rate
~10-15%

Who is eligible?

  • •Consortium of at least 3 independent legal entities in 3 different EU/associated countries
  • •PhD candidates recruited must satisfy MSCA mobility rule at recruitment
  • •Candidates must not yet hold a doctoral degree
  • •Host institutions must be able to award or jointly award a doctoral degree

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Recent winners

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  • Furan-based click and photo-click reactions for nucleic acid modification

    Annemieke Madder · Ghent University Hospital · BE · 2026

  • Doctoral Network on Spectrum Analytics as a Service

    KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN · BE · 2026

  • Secure AI and Digital Twin Empowered Smart Internet-of-Energy

    THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER · UK · 2026

  • Lipids as promising BRidge between novel disease InsiGHts and improved Therapy

    UNIVERSITEIT MAASTRICHT · NL · 2026

  • ORBital-based electronIcS

    ASOCIACION CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION COOPERATIVA EN NANOCIENCIAS CIC NANOGUNE · ES · 2026

  • Innovative Nucleic Acids Technologies for Analysis, Detection and Treatment

    UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI UDINE · IT · 2026

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