MSCA Doctoral Networks 2027 funds partnerships of universities, research institutions, businesses, and socio-economic actors to implement doctoral training programs addressing research and innovation needs. The program promotes interdisciplinary, inter-sectoral, and international collaboration, offering doctoral candidates training in research and transferable skills relevant for innovation and employability. It encourages industrial and joint doctorates and aims to improve the quality and sustainability of doctoral training across participating organizations.
Eligible applicants include partnerships of universities, research institutions, businesses including SMEs, and other socio-economic actors from eligible countries as described in the Horizon Europe Work Programme. Participation of organizations from third countries is allowed under specific provisi