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MSCA-DN 2026: Building a Winning Proposal — The Essentials

Live Webinar · 2 September 2026 EUR 593 million in funding. Around 150 Doctoral Networks expected to be funded. Deadline: 24 November 2026. Most MSCA-DN proposals are not rejected because of weak science. They fail because of consortium imbalance, weak recruitment strategy, poorly designed training structures, or insufficient attention to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). This practical 90-minute webinar explains how evaluators assess Doctoral Networks, what distinguishes successful consortium structures, and how to design recruitment and training pipelines that score competitively. Whether you are coordinating your first DN application or preparing a resubmission, this session will help you understand where evaluators focus their attention — and how to strengthen your proposal before the November deadline.

MSCA-DN 2026: Building a Winning Proposal — The Essentials

Live Webinar · 2 September 2026

EUR 593 million in funding. Around 150 Doctoral Networks expected to be funded. Deadline: 24 November 2026.

Most MSCA-DN proposals are not rejected because of weak science.

They fail because of consortium imbalance, weak recruitment strategy, poorly designed training structures, or insufficient attention to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

This practical 90-minute webinar explains how evaluators assess Doctoral Networks, what distinguishes successful consortium structures, and how to design recruitment and training pipelines that score competitively.

Whether you are coordinating your first DN application or preparing a resubmission, this session will help you understand where evaluators focus their attention — and how to strengthen your proposal before the November deadline.

Webinar Details

Date: Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Time: 11:30 – 13:00 CET
Format: Live Zoom + 14-day recording access
Price: EUR 50

Reserve Your Seat — EUR 50

Why Attend

MSCA Doctoral Networks are among the most competitive collaborative funding schemes in Horizon Europe.

Successful applications require more than strong research ideas. Evaluators look closely at:

  • Consortium structure and balance

  • Recruitment strategy

  • Intersectoral exposure

  • Training quality

  • DEI and gender integration

  • Mobility and secondment planning

This webinar explains:

  • The differences between DN, Industrial Doctorates, and Joint Doctorates

  • How to identify and recruit the right consortium partners

  • What makes a recruitment pipeline score highly

  • What evaluators expect regarding DEI and gender measures

You will leave with a clearer understanding of how to structure a competitive Doctoral Network application.

What You Will Walk Away With

1. Understand Which DN Format Fits Your Project

Learn the differences between Doctoral Networks, Industrial Doctorates, and Joint Doctorates — and which model aligns best with your consortium.

2. Build a Strong Partner-Search Strategy

See live demonstrations of Net4Mobility+ partner-search tools and consortium-building approaches.

3. Design a Recruitment Pipeline That Scores Highly

Understand how evaluators assess researcher recruitment, supervision, training, and career-development structures.

4. Clarify DEI and Gender Expectations

Learn what evaluators expect regarding diversity, inclusion, gender balance, and institutional commitments.

Who Runs the Webinar

Nikolaos Floratos

EU funding consultant since 2002 and European Commission evaluator with more than 20 years of experience across Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, and EIC programmes.

  • 50,000+ researchers and innovation actors trained

  • Experience across 45+ countries

  • Extensive MSCA evaluation and proposal-coaching background

Who Should Attend

This webinar is designed for:

  • Universities and higher-education institutions

  • Research infrastructures

  • Industrial doctorate hosts

  • Consortium coordinators

  • Work-package leaders

  • Research-management offices

  • MSCA support staff

  • Teams preparing for the 24 November 2026 MSCA-DN deadline

Included with Your Registration

Your EUR 50 registration includes:

  • Live webinar access

  • 14-day webinar recording

  • Q&A session

  • EUR 50 discount toward the MSCA-DN Proposal Bootcamp

Next Step: MSCA-DN Proposal Bootcamp · 15 September 2026

A 3.5-hour live workshop focused on developing stronger Doctoral Network proposals.

Includes:

  • Consortium structure refinement

  • Training and supervision planning

  • Secondment strategy development

  • Recruitment pipeline review

  • Analysis of common rejection patterns

  • In-depth evaluation before submission

Webinar participants receive EUR 50 off the EUR 350 follow-up course.

Frequently Asked Questions

I cannot attend live. Will I receive the recording?

Yes. The recording is sent within 24 hours and remains available for 14 days.

Is this only for first-time applicants?

No. Resubmissions benefit equally. Most unsuccessful DN proposals fail because of structural weaknesses rather than scientific quality.

Can the EUR 50 webinar fee be applied to the bootcamp?

Yes. Attendees receive a EUR 50 discount code for the follow-up course.

Questions?

Email: nf@cyberall-access.com