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MSCA Planning Checklist

One tracker for both researcher paths. Tick boxes as you finish them. This is a planning tool, not an official Commission decision.

Today is 22 September 2026. PF 2026 is closed. DN 2026 is open for consortia until 24 November 2026. Researchers use EURAXESS for DN vacancies and the next PF call for personal proposals. Confirm every cutoff on the official MSCA site.

Combined application tracker

Planning tool, not an official REA decision.

Pick a researcher path

You apply to vacancies, not to HORIZON-MSCA-2026-DN-01. Detail: Doctoral Networks.

2026 is closed. Prepare the host and the 8-year calculation for 2027. Detail: Postdoctoral Fellowships.

Core checks

Full notes on the eligibility page.

1. Degree rule matches the action (no PhD for DN; PhD/defence for PF)?

2. Mobility rule: not more than 12 months in the relevant country in the prior 36?

3. You will use the official portal (EURAXESS or Funding & Tenders), not a third-party form?

These core checks pass

One or more core checks fail

Documents

Apply steps

After selection