Horizon Europe – MSCA

MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026

HORIZON-MSCA-2026-DN-01-01

Funds networks of universities, research organisations and non-academic partners that train doctoral candidates, including joint and industrial doctorates. Doctoral candidates gain research and transferable skills that improve their careers inside and outside academia.

What is funded

  • doctoral training programmes
  • joint and industrial doctorates
  • networking and training between sectors

Target groups

  • doctoral candidates
  • universities
  • research organisations
  • businesses

Format & key facts

Three action types: standard Doctoral Networks, Joint Doctorates, Industrial Doctorates.

Higher educationResearch & innovationSkills
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