The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks 2026 Call is now open for applications, with a deadline for submissions on 24 November 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time).
The Guide for Applicants and the Application form template can be found in the ‘Topic conditions and documents’ on the MSCA Doctoral Networks call page , as well as on the “MSCA – How to Apply” website.
The UK MSCA National Contact Point (NCP) will host a free information webinar on the Doctoral Networks 2026 call on 18 June, 10:00-12:00 (UK time). This webinar aims to provide potential applicants with a comprehensive overview of the scheme and how to apply successfully. To sign up, please register using the link below:
The European Commission has also organised a MSCA Doctoral Networks Information webinar on 3 June, 9:30-12:30 (CEST). To see the agenda and submit your questions in advance via Slido, please visit the event page below:
MSCA Doctoral Networks
The MSCA Doctoral Networks scheme funds interdisciplinary, intersectoral and international collaborative research projects in all domains of research and innovation, implemented through individual PhD projects.
The aim is to equip the recruited PhD candidates with the right combination of research-related and transferable competencies, enhancing their career perspectives and boost their employability both within and outside academia, while they are undertaking their research project.
Participating institutions receive funding to develop excellent doctoral programmes allowing them to recruit talented researchers, boost their global visibility and foster cooperation with other sectors and countries.
Doctoral Networks offer 3 funding modalities to set up doctoral programmes:
- Standard Doctoral Networks (DNs)
- Industrial Doctoral Networks (IDs)
- Joint Doctoral Networks (JDs)
Questions
In case of questions, please contact the MSCA NCP at mariecurie-uk@ukro.ac.uk .
Last updated: 2 June 2026