Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions opens call for €593 million in doctoral programmes and research

The European Commission has announced a new call for applications for Doctoral Networks under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) with a total budget of €593 million to support over 130 doctoral programmes.

The Commission said on 28/05/2026 that these programmes will "feature cross-border, interdisciplinary and cross-sector collaboration, ultimately providing employment, training and skills development opportunities for more than 2,000 doctoral researchers".

This call introduces a new element through the RAISE Doctoral Networks for AI in Science, a pilot initiative under Horizon Europe. It provides additional funding opportunities for projects integrating artificial intelligence into scientific research.

"Doctoral Networks implement doctoral programmes in all scientific fields through partnerships of organisations across Europe and beyond. The aim is to train highly skilled doctoral candidates and boost their employability in the long-term," the Commission explained.

All areas of research may be funded and Doctoral Networks can last for up to four years (up to five years in the…