MSCA Doctoral Networks (via ISERD) — Horizon Europe
Funds EU grants for international consortia running joint doctoral training programmes across academic and non-academic organisations Israeli institutes can be consortium.
The MSCA Doctoral Networks route under ISERD funds joint doctoral training programmes run by international consortia. ISERD is the Israeli contact point; the European Commission funds the award, and Israeli universities or research organisations participate as consortium members rather than as standalone applicants. The program is designed to build doctoral pipelines across academic and non-academic settings. Its structure is consortium-based and mandatory, with international, intersectoral partnerships bringing together universities, research institutes, and non-academic organisations. The funding scale grows with the network and the number of doctoral researchers supported. The program runs annually, and proposals must meet the normal MSCA rules on joint training, supervision, and mobility. The strongest bids combine a clear training curriculum with credible cross-sector placements and a topic that can hold together across partners. Universities that can anchor the academic side and employers that can contribute real supervision tend to fit best. ISERD's role is advisory, so the practical test is the strength of the consortium and the training design.
No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.