Joint call for interest
Find partners. Strengthen your proposal. Prepare for the MSCA Doctoral Networks 2027 call.
PIONEER supports researchers, academics and research managers in building international consortia and preparing competitive Doctoral Network proposals. Through matchmaking, training webinars and proposal-writing support, PIONEER helps you connect with European partners and develop your research idea.
Find partners. Strengthen your proposal. Prepare for the MSCA Doctoral Networks 2027 call.
PIONEER supports researchers, academics and research managers in building international consortia and preparing competitive Doctoral Network proposals. Through matchmaking, training webinars and proposal-writing support, PIONEER helps you connect with European partners and develop your research idea.
Build your consortium by connecting with other PIONEER researchers and ecosystem partners.
Receive guidance on MSCA DN expectations, evaluation criteria and proposal development.
Create international, interdisciplinary research networks aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 11.
Researchers, academics and research managers from PIONEER universities who:
MSCA Doctoral Networks offer an opportunity to build ambitious international doctoral programmes and attract outstanding early-career researchers. Successful projects can recruit doctoral candidates, secure European funding for doctoral training and research collaboration, strengthen international and interdisciplinary partnerships, and increase the visibility and impact of participating research teams.
Different types of Doctoral Networks — Standard Doctoral Networks, Industrial Doctorates and Joint Doctorates — are available depending on the structure and objectives of your consortium.
doctoral candidates
for doctoral training and research
standard, industrial, joint
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Understand MSCA requirements and PIONEER support.
Matchmaking activities: November 2026 - January 2027
Proposal-writing support: February - June 2027
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Understand MSCA requirements and PIONEER support.
Matchmaking activities: November 2026 - January 2027
Proposal-writing support: February - June 2027
Yes. PIONEER supports matchmaking to help identify missing expertise.
No. You can participate as coordinator, beneficiary or associated partner.
No. PIONEER provides support, training and matchmaking opportunities.
Use the PIONEER Matchmaking Tool.
For detailed information about MSCA Doctoral Network categories, funding, eligibility and detailed requirements, download the full programme document.
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