MSCA DN 2025 Archives

Successful MSCA Doctoral Networks proposals – what coordinators should prioritise during grant preparation

accelopment 1st April 2026 No Comments

Reaching MSCA DNs grant preparation is a major milestone. Yet once the excitement settles, coordinators face a demanding phase: turning a strong proposal into a project that can run smoothly…

MSCA Doctoral Networks 2025 – success rates fall as competition intensifies

accelopment 27th March 2026 No Comments

The European Commission has completed the evaluation of the 2025 MSCA Doctoral Networks call. With an overall success rate of 8.8%, the results confirm increasing competition, stable participation across panels…

MSCA DN 2025 Call: Record participation and slight drop in expected success rates

accelopment 28th November 2025 No Comments

The MSCA Doctoral Networks 2025 call attracted 1,616 proposals, the highest number to date and part of a continued trend of rising competition. With an indicative budget of €597.8 million…

Preparing an MSCA 2025 DN proposal until 25 November 2025 – how to make the impossible possible

accelopment 30th September 2025 No Comments

With only weeks left until the MSCA Doctoral Networks deadline on 25 November 2025, writing a competitive proposal may feel impossible. In this blog, we share how to set the…

MSCA 2025 DN – Common weaknesses in the implementation section and how to avoid them

accelopment 12th September 2025 No Comments

The Implementation section of your MSCA DN proposal accounts for 20% of your final score. Even minor oversights here can negatively impact your score. We have identified common weaknesses in…

MSCA 2025 DN – common weaknesses in the impact section and how to overcome them

accelopment 3rd September 2025 No Comments

The Impact section of an MSCA Doctoral Network proposal accounts for 30% of your final score. It is crucial to demonstrate the relevance of your project and its sustainable impact…

MSCA 2025 DN: Excellence section – turning weaknesses into strengths

accelopment 26th August 2025 No Comments

The Excellence section makes up 50% of an MSCA DN proposal’s score, yet many submissions fall short. Common pitfalls include vague objectives, weak integration of projects and limited methodological detail.…

Navigating the 2025 MSCA Doctoral Networks – evaluation criteria for equally scored proposals

accelopment 20th August 2025 No Comments

The competition for 2025 MSCA DN proposals is expected to be high again. In our blog post, we summarise the priority criteria for proposals with equal scores and some useful…

Resubmitting your MSCA DN proposal in 2025 – practical tips for applicants

accelopment 14th August 2025 No Comments

Resubmitting an MSCA Doctoral Network proposal in 2025? In this blog post, we take you through our team’s top recommendations on how to turn last year’s near miss into a…

Series: MSCA DN 2025