MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026
Funding for international partnerships that recruit and train doctoral candidates through innovative research programmes.
Offered by Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
At a glance
Key facts
- Location
- Europe and eligible international partner organisations
- Funding / Support
- EU-funded doctoral training network
- Career stage
- Doctoral training consortium
- Field / Discipline
- All research fields
- Applications opened
- 28 May 2026
- Application deadline
- 24 Nov 2026
Who it is for
International consortia developing doctoral programmes
What the opportunity supports
Doctoral candidate recruitment, training, mobility and network activities.
About the opportunity
Doctoral Networks fund partnerships of universities, research institutions, businesses and other organisations to deliver structured doctoral training and research.
Before you apply
- Build an eligible international consortium before submission.
- Define a coherent research and transferable-skills training programme.
- Use the Funding & Tenders Portal call documents as the final authority.
Last checked 26 July 2026. Confirm the current requirements when you open the official application.

