MSCA Doctoral Networks 2024
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks 2024 program, part of Horizon Europe, aims to cultivate highly skilled, entrepreneurial, and innovative doctoral candidates. It distinguishes itself by fostering international, inter-sectoral, and interdisciplinary collaborations, enhancing career prospects both within and outside academia. The program supports cutting-edge research across all scientific fields, encouraging knowledge transfer and the conversion of ideas into tangible economic and social benefits.
Who is Funded and Program Objectives
The MSCA Doctoral Networks program targets a wide range of academic and non-academic entities across Europe and internationally, aiming to enhance the quality and impact of doctoral training. Its primary objective is to develop a new generation of creative and resilient doctoral candidates equipped for diverse careers, while strengthening Europe's research and innovation landscape.
What is Funded
This program supports doctoral-level research and training across all scientific disciplines, focusing on developing new knowledge and transferable skills. It explicitly covers costs associated with recruited researchers and institutional contributions, encouraging projects at various stages of research and development, from basic investigation to market-oriented innovation.
Type and Scope of Funding
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks provide grant-based funding with specific limits on person-months and project duration. The financial contribution from the EU is automatically calculated based on the number of person-months requested, adhering to set rates and country correction coefficients, ensuring consistent support across all project types.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries under the MSCA Doctoral Networks must adhere to strict conditions regarding consortium structure, researcher employment, budget allocation, and operational practices. These rules ensure fairness, transparency, and high-quality research training aligned with EU objectives.
Application Procedure
The application process for MSCA Doctoral Networks involves a single-stage submission, where proposals are evaluated by scientific panels. Adherence to detailed guidelines for proposal structure and content, including the selection of scientific descriptors, is crucial for successful evaluation and potential funding.
Legal Basis
The MSCA Doctoral Networks program operates under a comprehensive legal framework established by several key EU regulations and work programmes. These documents define the program's mandate, operational rules, and financial management, ensuring transparency and accountability. Official texts are made available through various European Commission portals for public and applicant access.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
540 person-months per network
Allocated Budget:
EUR 608.604 million
Deadline:
27.11.2024
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, and eligible Third Countries globally. International partnerships are fostered through the participation of organisations from third countries.
Sectors:
Research and Development, Other
Beneficiaries:
Doctoral candidates, universities, research institutions, research infrastructures, businesses (including SMEs), other socio-economic actors
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Product Development, Process Optimization, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Union (via Horizon Europe Framework Programme)
Managed By:
European Research Executive Agency (REA)
Additional Partners:
European Research Executive Agency (REA) Team (ensures timely evaluation progression, harmonisation, and quality control), Chairs and Vice-Chairs from each of the main subject panels (peer review, harmonisation), Experts (independent review reports, consistent assessment), Quality Checkers (ensure report informativeness and adherence to standards)
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