Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks Last Date & Deadlines 2026
Application Deadline
24 November 2026
The 2026 call for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks opened for submissions on May 28, 2026, with the deadline to apply by November 24, 2026.
Timeline Details & Extensions
Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.
- Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
- Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.
FAQs for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks
Q.What is the 'mobility rule' for MSCA Doctoral Networks?
The mobility rule is a key eligibility criterion stating that you must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting organization for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately preceding your recruitment date. Certain short stays, such as holidays, or time spent obtaining refugee status, are typically not counted.
Q.Does the MSCA Doctoral Networks scholarship cover tuition fees?
While the MSCA grant itself does not directly allocate a specific budget line for tuition fees, it is a mandatory condition of the grant that host institutions participating in Doctoral Networks must not charge tuition fees to the recruited doctoral candidates. This effectively means tuition fees are waived for MSCA fellows.
Q.How do I apply for a PhD position funded by MSCA Doctoral Networks?
As an individual PhD candidate, you do not apply directly to the European Commission for this funding. Instead, you need to search for specific PhD vacancies advertised by already funded MSCA Doctoral Network projects. These positions are primarily published on the EURAXESS Jobs portal. Once you find a suitable position, you apply directly to the recruiting university or institution that is part of the Doctoral Network.
Q.Is there an age limit to apply for an MSCA Doctoral Network position?
There is no explicit age limit for candidates applying to MSCA Doctoral Network positions. The primary eligibility criterion related to career stage is that applicants must not already possess a doctoral degree at the date of their recruitment.