Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (European Commission)
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MSCA Doctoral Networks 2027 PhD Funding Call European Commission Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions in Italy
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Technology Innovation
Funding
Indicative budget for the call is EUR 574.62 million (TBC). The programme funds doctoral networks and first EU-funded projects are expected to start in August 2028. Vacancy notices for doctoral candidates must state the gross salary offered; no specific stipend amount is given in this post.
Deadline
Nov 23, 2027
Country
Italy
University
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MSCA Doctoral Networks 2027 is a forthcoming PhD/doctoral funding call under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. It supports doctoral programmes built by partnerships of universities, research institutions, research infrastructures, businesses including SMEs, and other socio-economic actors from different countries across Europe and beyond.
The call is designed to strengthen research training, international collaboration, and research-related and transferable skills for doctoral candidates. Networks may span a wide range of research areas, and are encouraged to lead to Industrial Doctorates or Joint Doctorates. The programme also emphasizes open, transparent, merit-based recruitment in line with the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
Funding: indicative budget EUR 574.62 million (TBC). Vacancy notices for doctoral candidates must include the gross salary offered to the researcher. No specific stipend amount is listed on this page.
Timeline: opening date 26 May 2027; deadline 23 November 2027 at 17:00 CET; results expected April 2028; grant agreement signature July 2028; first EU-funded projects start August 2028.
How to apply: follow the full call details on the EU Funding & Tenders portal when the call opens. If you are preparing a doctoral network proposal, ensure the partnership meets the MSCA requirements and that candidate recruitment will be advertised internationally, including on EURAXESS.
Funding details
Indicative budget for the call is EUR 574.62 million (TBC). The programme funds doctoral networks and first EU-funded projects are expected to start in August 2028. Vacancy notices for doctoral candidates must state the gross salary offered; no specific stipend amount is given in this post.
What's required
Doctoral networks must be formed by partnerships of universities, research institutions, research infrastructures, businesses including SMEs, and other socio-economic actors from different countries across Europe and beyond. The selection procedure for doctoral candidates must be open, transparent, and merit-based in line with the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. Vacancy notices must include the gross salary offered to the researcher and be advertised internationally, including on EURAXESS.
How to apply
Monitor the EU Funding & Tenders portal for the full call details and the launch of the call for proposals. Prepare a doctoral network proposal and submit it by the deadline once the call opens. For candidate vacancies, advertise internationally and include the gross salary in the notice.
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