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MSCA Doctoral Networks

MSCA Doctoral Networks (HORIZON-MSCA-DN)

Funds European doctoral networks enabling multi-country training in life and engineering sciences.

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The 2026 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks call (HORIZON-MSCA-2026-DN) funds structured multinational doctoral training programmes across all research domains under Horizon Europe Pillar I. Administered by the Research Executive Agency (REA), the call carries a total indicative budget of €593.03 million — one of the largest single MSCA calls in the programme's history. The call open…

Multi-country doctoral training consortia across all research and innovation domains, encompassing Standard Doctoral Networks, Industrial Doctorates, and Joint Doctorates, open to academic and non-academic partners from EU Member States and Associated Countries.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.24 Nov 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.48–60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€593.0M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu