The MSCA Doctoral Networks aim to train entrepreneurial, innovative and resilient doctoral candidates, able to face current and future challenges and to convert knowledge and ideas into products and services for economic and social benefit.
Discover how the MSCA Doctoral Networks’ added value study highlights stronger employability and career outcomes compared with other programmes. Find out more about MSCA Doctoral Networks in this video.
2026 Call for proposals
HORIZON-MSCA-2026-DN-01
- 28 May 2026Launch of the call for proposals
- 24 November 2026Deadline for applicants to submit proposals
- April 2027Notification of applicants if their proposal has been selected
- July 2027Grant agreement signature for successful projects
- September 2027First EU-funded projects start
- November 2027Coordinators' Day
2025 call
See the call on the Funding and Tenders Portal.
HORIZON-MSCA-2025-DN-01-01
- 28 May 2025Launch of the call for proposals
- 25 November 2025Deadline for applicants to submit proposals
- 25 April 2026Notification of applicants if their proposal has been selected
- July 2026Grant agreement signature for successful projects (TBC)
- August 2026First EU-funded projects start (TBC)
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