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.

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MSCA-DN Proposal Bootcamp

Half-Day Live Course · 15 September 2026

Build your consortium and training plan well before the deadline. By September, you should already have a working draft. This live half-day bootcamp focuses on improving what you already have — against the patterns that caused past proposals to fail.

Book my seat — EUR 350

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Time: 09:30 – 13:00 CET
Format: Live workshop on Zoom
Price: EUR 350

Why Attend

Most MSCA Doctoral Network proposals do not lose points on science. They lose points on:

  • Consortium balance

  • Training structure

  • Career development planning

  • Weak integration between academic and non-academic sectors

This live 3.5-hour workshop focuses directly on those weak points.

You work on your own proposal draft with evaluator-style feedback, while mapping common rejection patterns against your consortium design, training programme, implementation structure, and impact logic.

You leave with:

  • A clearer DN positioning

  • A stronger consortium structure

  • A more credible doctoral training programme

  • A secondment and supervision strategy

  • A practical writing calendar toward the November deadline

  • A free pre-submission evaluation before submission

This is live proposal work, not a lecture.

Is This For You?

A good fit if you are:

  • A coordinator preparing a Doctoral Network proposal for the 24 November 2026 deadline

  • A work package leader or research office supporting an MSCA DN application

  • Ready to bring:

    • A consortium outline

    • A draft training programme

    • A topic line or thematic direction

Not the right fit if:

  • The consortium has not yet been identified

In that case, the introductory webinar is the better place to start partner search and consortium planning.

What You Walk Out With

01 — Full Proposal Structure

Guidance on building all three proposal sections in line with successful MSCA DN patterns.

02 — Topic & DN Positioning

A clearer focus around one coherent DN line and training identity.

03 — Consortium Structure

A balanced academic/non-academic partnership structure aligned with evaluator expectations.

04 — Doctoral Candidate Training Plan

A practical and evaluator-ready training programme for doctoral researchers.

05 — Secondment Strategy

Clear planning for who moves where, why, and with what training objective.

06 — Rejection Pattern Mapping

Common evaluator criticisms mapped directly against your current draft.

07 — Writing Calendar & Milestones

A structured timeline with pre-deadline milestones leading to the November submission.

How the 3.5 Hours Run

01 — Topic & DN Line Selection

20 min

02 — Excellence: Research & Training Programme

40 min

03 — Consortium Design & Recruitment Pipeline

40 min

04 — Implementation: Secondments, Supervisory Board & IP

30 min

05 — Impact: Career Development, Communication & DEI

30 min

06 — Rejection Patterns & Writing Calendar

20 min

Included Bonus

Free Pre-Submission Evaluation

Every participant receives one free in-depth evaluation of their complete proposal before submission.

  • Delivered 7–10 days before the November deadline

  • Booked after the workshop

  • Included in the EUR 350 fee

You also receive:

  • Full workshop recording (available for 30 days)

  • Free pre-submission evaluation session

EUR 350 — Book My Seat

Who Runs It

Nikolaos Floratos

EU funding consultant since 2002 with more than 20 years of experience as a European Commission evaluator across H2020, Horizon Europe, and EIC programmes.

  • 50,000+ researchers and innovation actors trained

  • Experience across 45+ countries

  • Ranked among the top Google results for EU funding expertise

What You Will Not Get

No copy-paste template.
No guarantee of funding success.
No proxy writing service.

Your proposal remains your own work — professionally reviewed, challenged, and strengthened.

If the consortium structure is weak or the training programme appears generic or unbalanced, you will be told directly during the first hour and refunded on the spot.

Common Questions

Do I need a finished draft?

No. Three sections at first-draft level are enough. Bring what you have.

Can two people from the same organisation attend on one ticket?

Yes. Two named participants are included per ticket. Additional seats are EUR 100 each.

Is the recording shared?

Yes. The recording is sent within 24 hours and remains available for 30 days. Your draft is never shared.

What if I cannot attend on the date?

You may transfer your seat to the next cohort of the same course at no additional cost.

Refund policy?

Full refund up to 7 days before the event. After that, your ticket may be transferred to the next cohort or to a colleague.

Questions?

Email: nf@cyberall-access.com

EUR 300 (+ 19% VAT)

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

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

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