MSCA Doctoral Networks

Deadline: 25 November 2025
Identifier: HORIZON-MSCA-2025-DN-01-01
 

For consortia to train PhD candidates via structured doctoral programmes.
Funding typically €2M–€5M per project depending on number of recruited PhDs, up to 5 years.
Success rates around 10–15%, strong networks required.

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ERC Consolidator Grant​

Deadline: 14 January 2026
Identifier: ERC-2026-CoG

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For mid-career researchers (7–12 years post-PhD) strengthening their teams.
Funding up to €2M–€2.75M over 5 years.

Requires demonstration of research maturity and leadership potential.

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Horizon Cluster 5​

Deadline: 20 January 2026
Identifier: HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D2-05
 

For universities, research centers, SMEs and technology companies joining in a consortium.
Funding typically €7.5 million per project, up to 4 years.
Success rates around 10–15%, strong industrial-academic consortia required.

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Horizon Cluster 5​

Deadline: 17 February 2026
Identifier: HORIZON-CL5-2026-02-D3-08
 

For universities, research centers, SMEs and technology companies joining in a consortium.
Funding typically €5 million per project, up to 4 years.
Success rates around 10–15%, strong industrial-academic consortia required.

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Horizon Cluster 5​

Deadline: 17 February 2026
Identifier: HORIZON-CL5-2026-02-D3-24
 

For universities, research centers, SMEs and technology companies joining in a consortium.
Funding typically €6 million per project, up to 4 years.
Success rates around 10–15%, strong industrial-academic consortia required.

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ERC Advanced Grant​

Deadline: 27 August 2026
Identifier: ERC-2026-AdG

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For established research leaders and PIs with outstanding track records.
Funding up to €2.5M–€3.5M over 5 years.
Very competitive, for high-risk, high-gain research proposals.

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