Developing an MSCA Doctoral Network and the Application Process for ASEAN Region

he MSCA-GLOPOL ASEAN team warmly invites representatives from universities, research institutes, start-ups and businesses to join the upcoming webinar on “Developing an MSCA Doctoral Network and the Application Process.” This session is designed for stakeholders seeking to strengthen institutional partnerships with Europe and gain practical guidance on participating in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). It will introduce the MSCA Doctoral Networks (DN) scheme, including its three main modalities – Doctoral Networks (DN), Industrial Doctorates (ID), and Joint Doctorates (JD) – and provide clear, actionable insights into how to design competitive proposals  and to manage the application process.

The session will also offer first-hand insights from experienced European project coordinators who are actively collaborating with Southeast Asian partner organisations. These testimonial perspectives will highlight both the opportunities and practical realities of establishing and managing MSCA Doctoral Networks across regions.

• Date: Friday, 8 May 2026
• Time: 10:30 – 11:30am CET, 15:30-16:30 Jakarta, 16:30-17:30 Singapore time
• Format: Zoom Webinar
• Register here 
• Agenda here
• Speakers info here

Speakers:

1. Xavier Eekhout, Spanish National Contact Point for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and National Representative on the MSCA Programme Committee
2. Dr Abel Polese, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for International Conflict Resolution and Reconstruction, Dublin City University, Ireland
3. Dr Maria Cruz Berrocal, Researcher, Institute of Heritage Sciences (INCIPIT), Spanish National Research Council

Why should you join?

• Gain practical insights and lessons learned from European coordinators working in partnership with Southeast Asian organisations

• Learn how MSCA Doctoral Networks (DN) strengthen institutional research capacity and stay updated on changes in the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026–2027

• Develop a clearer approach to building strong international consortia, including identifying complementary partners across Europe and ASEAN

• Design competitive project proposals, including programme structure, training components, and intersectoral collaboration

• Navigate the application process with greater confidence, including evaluation criteria and submission requirements