Horizon Europe Doctoral Networks (Marie Curie)
A European Union-funded program that supports international consortia to implement doctoral training programs, offering PhD positions to researchers across all fields of study.
Quick Facts
Status
Funding
Fully FundedDeadline
Varies - confirm on official site
Country
European UnionAbout the Horizon Europe Doctoral Networks
The Marie Skลodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks program aims to train highly skilled doctoral candidates by creating partnerships between universities, research institutions, and non-academic organizations such as businesses and SMEs. These networks operate across Europe and beyond to boost researcher employability and innovation capacity.
The program supports three main types of doctorates: standard Doctoral Networks, Industrial Doctorates, and Joint Doctorates. Industrial Doctorates focus on training candidates for careers outside academia, while Joint Doctorates provide highly integrated, interdisciplinary collaboration leading to joint or multiple doctoral degrees.
Consortia must include at least three independent legal entities established in different EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries, with at least one entity based in an EU Member State. Additional organizations from any country worldwide may also join these consortia.
Individual researchers apply for specific PhD positions funded by these networks rather than applying to the program itself. Vacancies are advertised internationally, primarily through the EURAXESS portal, which provides details on requirements and application procedures for each specific project.
Projects can last up to four years, or up to five years for Joint Doctorate projects. Each fellowship duration ranges from 3 to 36 months, extending to 48 months for Joint Doctorate fellowships.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Access to international and inter-sectoral research training
Exposure to both academic and non-academic sectors
Opportunity to earn a joint or multiple doctoral degree in specific tracks
Comprehensive funding covering living, mobility, and research costs
Support for long-term employability and innovation skills
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in European Union
The program is open to researchers of any nationality, provided they meet the mobility requirements and the specific criteria of the recruiting institution within the EU or Associated Countries.
Eligibility Requirements
5 requirements
Documents Checklist
2 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Visit the EURAXESS portal to browse open PhD vacancies funded by MSCA Doctoral Networks
Identify a specific project or institution of interest
Review the full requirements listed in the specific vacancy advertisement
Apply directly to the institution or project according to their specified instructions
Application Timeline
Varies
Call Opening
Check Funding and Tender Opportunities Portal
Ongoing
Vacancy Publication
Advertised on EURAXESS
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Check the EURAXESS portal daily as it is updated with new vacancies
Use the EURAXESS portal to find advice on visas, taxation, and recognition of qualifications
Contact the National Contact Point in your host country for guidance on participation rules
Ensure you meet the mobility rule before applying to a specific position
Review the specific requirements of the project, as Industrial and Joint Doctorates have additional conditions
Important Links & Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions - click any to expand
No, researchers must not have a doctoral degree at the date of their recruitment.
No, candidates can be of any nationality.
You should consult the open vacancies advertised on the EURAXESS portal, which is updated daily.
In general, you must not have resided or carried out your main activity in the country of the recruiting organization for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before your recruitment date.
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Applications Currently Closed
This scholarship is expected to reopen in Varies - confirm on official site. Use this time to prepare your documents and polish your application.
Accuracy notice: Information on this page was verified as of May 2026. Scholarship details - including deadlines, eligibility criteria, and required documents - can change without notice. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official website before submitting your application.
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