MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026
MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 is a funding call from European Commission – Horizon Europe that closes 24 November 2026. Funding: Total call budget EUR 628.0 million. Eligibility: For partnerships of universities, research institutions/infrastructures, businesses (incl. SMEs) and other organisations from different countries, which recruit and train doctoral candidates; organisations from non-associated third countries may take part. Industrial Doctorates require joint academic/non-academic supervision; Joint Doctorates must lead to joint, double or multiple degrees recognised in an EU Member State or associated country. Partnership composition rules are in the MSCA Work Programme.
- Funder
- European Commission – Horizon Europe
- Deadline
- 24 Nov 2026 (40 days)
- Status
- Open
- Amount
- Total call budget EUR 628.0 million
- Region / eligibility
- EU Member States & Horizon Europe associated countries
- Career stage
- student, established / PI
- Fields
- chemistry, materials
- Reference
- HORIZON-MSCA-2026-DN-01-01
- Official call
- EU Funding & Tenders listing
Eligibility in plain language
For partnerships of universities, research institutions/infrastructures, businesses (incl. SMEs) and other organisations from different countries, which recruit and train doctoral candidates; organisations from non-associated third countries may take part. Industrial Doctorates require joint academic/non-academic supervision; Joint Doctorates must lead to joint, double or multiple degrees recognised in an EU Member State or associated country. Partnership composition rules are in the MSCA Work Programme.
Who should apply
Supervisors and research groups who want to build an international doctoral training network (and PhD candidates looking for positions in funded networks). MSCA is bottom-up: any research field, including chemistry and materials, is eligible.
Summary from source
Expected Outcome: Project results are expected to contribute to the following outcomes: For supported doctoral candidates New research and transferable skills and competences, leading to improved employability and career prospects within and outside academia; New knowledge allowing the conversion of ideas into products and services, where relevant; Enhanced networking and communication capacities with scientific peers, as well as with the general public that will increase and broaden the research and innovation impact. For participating organisations Improved quality, relevance and sustainability of doctoral training programmes and supervision arrangements; Enhanced cooperation and transfer of knowledge between sectors and disciplines; Increased integration of training and research activities between participating organisations; Boosted R&I capacity; Increased internationalisation and at…