Grant Open for applications 98 days left

MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026

Funding for international partnerships that recruit and train doctoral candidates through innovative research programmes.

Offered by Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 official opportunity image

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.

Application deadline 24 Nov 2026
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