MSCA-GLOPOL ASEAN Webinar on Developing an MSCA Doctoral Network & the Application Process

On 8 May 2026, the MSCA-GLOPOL ASEAN team organised the webinar “Developing an MSCA Doctoral Network and the Application Process”. The event attracted a highly international audience, with participants joining not only from across the ASEAN region, but from more than 31 countries worldwide. The strong participation reflected growing interest in the MSCA Doctoral Networks scheme and in building long-term institutional partnerships between Europe and Southeast Asia.

The session featured expert presentations and testimonial perspectives from experienced European coordinators actively collaborating with Southeast Asian partner organisations. Their contributions offered valuable insights into both the opportunities and practical realities of establishing and managing international doctoral networks across regions.

Links to Presentations:

1. Introduction to MSCA Doctoral Networks by Xavier Eekhout, Spanish National Contact Point for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and National Representative on the MSCA Programme Committee
2. Presentation by MSCA DN Project Coordinator Dr Maria Cruz Berrocal, Researcher, Institute of Heritage Sciences (INCIPIT), Spanish National Research Council
3. MSCA DN Project Coordinator Dr Abel Polese, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for International Conflict Resolution and Reconstruction, Dublin City University, Ireland, did not share a presentation.

The webinar also highlighted examples of ongoing MSCA Doctoral Networks involving collaboration between European and Southeast Asian institutions. Through these examples, participants gained a better understanding of how intersectoral and international partnerships can support doctoral training, research excellence and mobility opportunities for researchers.

Here is an overview of ongoing MSCA Doctoral Networks with involvement of ASEAN institutions.