Announcement of the opening of call for MSCA (Marie Sklodowska-Curie actions) doctoral network, get to know each other in time and prepare a quality call - 6 steps to prepare an application.

MSCA Doctoral Networks implement doctoral programmes through consortia of organisations from different sectors across Europe and beyond. 

Selected networks expose the researchers to the academic and non-academic sectors, and offer them training in research, as well as in transferable skills and competences relevant for innovation and researchers’ long-term employability.

They also benefit participating institutions which receive funding to develop excellent doctoral programmes, which allow them to attract talent, boost their global visibility and foster cooperation with other sectors and countries.

The MSCA and Doctoral Networks focus on excellence in various aspects: excellence does not only apply to the individual fellows supported or the collaborations fostered and knowledge transferred. The quality and novelty of the research and innovation methodologies applied, the research conducted as well as the training, supervision and career guidance provided to researchers are also crucial aspects of MSCA doctoral networks and key award criteria.

The MSCA are open to all domains of research and innovation, chosen freely by the applicants, and have a strong focus in interdisciplinary, international and intersectoral cooperation. Doctoral Networks support programmes addressing this triple dimension spanning all research fields, and provide specific incentives to promote cooperation between academic and non-academic sectors.

If you are considering applying for MSCA Doctoral Networks, here are some useful tips and guidance to start preparing your proposal.

Step 1: Get familiar with how funding works

Step 2: Make sure your organisation can apply

Step 3: Find the best partners to prepare your proposal

Step 4: Start drafting your application

Step 5: Check your application with your peers

Step 6: Submit your application

You can find more information about the preparation of the application at the link.

Source: European Commission