MSCA COFUND 2027
MSCA COFUND 2027 is a funding call from European Commission – Horizon Europe that closes 06 April 2027 (forthcoming — not yet open). Funding: Total call budget EUR 51.3 million (doctoral programmes). Eligibility: For organisations running a new or existing doctoral programme (any discipline, or RIS3-focused) to be co-funded by MSCA COFUND; programmes must include compulsory international mobility, open merit-based recruitment and lead to a doctoral degree in an EU Member State or associated country. Individual researchers apply to the funded programme, not to this call. Status: forthcoming — submission not yet open.
- Funder
- European Commission – Horizon Europe
- Deadline
- 06 Apr 2027 (173 days)
- Status
- Forthcoming
- Amount
- Total call budget EUR 51.3 million (doctoral programmes)
- Region / eligibility
- EU Member States & Horizon Europe associated countries
- Career stage
- student
- Fields
- chemistry, materials
- Reference
- HORIZON-MSCA-2027-COFUND-01-01
- Official call
- EU Funding & Tenders listing
Eligibility in plain language
For organisations running a new or existing doctoral programme (any discipline, or RIS3-focused) to be co-funded by MSCA COFUND; programmes must include compulsory international mobility, open merit-based recruitment and lead to a doctoral degree in an EU Member State or associated country. Individual researchers apply to the funded programme, not to this call. Status: forthcoming — submission not yet open.
Who should apply
Universities, research organisations and funders running a doctoral programme (PhD candidates benefit via the programme's own calls). MSCA is bottom-up: any research field, including chemistry and materials, is eligible.
Summary from source
Expected Outcome: Projects results are expected to contribute to the following outcomes: For supported doctoral candidates Deeper and more diverse set of research-related and transferable skills and competences; Improved employability and career prospects both within academia and beyond; New mind-sets and approaches to R&I work forged through international, inter-sectoral and interdisciplinary experience; 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 Enhanced quality and sustainability of research training; Increased global attractiveness, visibility and reputation of the participating organisation(s); Stronger R&I capacity and output among participating organisations; Increased contribution of the participating organisations to t…