Explore how realistic human driving behaviour models are critical for CCAM systems validation. This blog analyses the upcoming call topic.
The Horizon Europe Health Cluster closed its 2025 calls on 16 September. Submission statistics show where competition is strongest – from phage therapy to AI in healthcare. Analysing both oversubscribed and undersubscribed topics reveals valuable insights for applicants preparing for the 2026 Health calls.
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 right priorities, avoid common pitfalls and use proven strategies to still prepare a strong DN proposal under tight timelines.
As automated mobility continues to evolve, the demand for perception systems capable of anticipating and responding to complex scenarios is critical. The Horizon Europe call HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D6-03 provides a critical opportunity for the development of safe, energy-efficient and sustainable automated mobility solutions.
As connected and automated mobility accelerates across Europe, Horizon Europe Cluster 5 continues to push boundaries with four strategic 2026 call topics under the co-programmed Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM) Partnership
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 the Implementation section and provide insights on how to avoid them as you prepare your DN proposal.
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 for Europe. Based on our experience with reviewing and improving previously unsuccessful proposals, we have identified common weaknesses and provide insights on how to avoid them as you prepare your DN proposal for the upcoming deadline.
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. This blog outlines how to avoid these mistakes and turn weaknesses into strengths ahead of the 25 November 2025 deadline.
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 tips on writing your next successful proposal.
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 successful application in 2025.
Writing a strong EIC Pathfinder Challenge proposal isn’t just about bold ideas. You’ll also need to avoid some common traps. From fuzzy objectives to weak TRL logic, we break down five frequent mistakes that can derail otherwise promising applications.
Discover how the lump sum model impacts Horizon Europe proposal preparation, learn to set up a lump sum budget and understand the evaluation nuances.
Associated Partners play an intricate role in MSCA DNs by hosting secondments and providing training to Doctoral Candidates. The following blog acts as a guide to help you best coordinate the involvement and participation of Associated Partners in your Doctoral Networks.
The MSCA 2025 Doctoral Networks call opened on 28 May 2025. We reviewed the updated Work Programme and Standard Proposal Template to identify the key changes from last year’s call. Whether you are resubmitting an existing proposal or drafting a new one, ensure you are aware of the critical changes and adapt your new DN proposal accordingly..
The European Commission has completed the evaluation of the proposals submitted for the 2024 MSCA Call for Doctoral Networks. The results of the 2024 call reveal a more intense competition with higher funding thresholds compared to the previous 2023 call.
The Eurostars-3 programme is back with its second call for 2024! This is your chance to collaborate with international partners and secure public funding for your cutting-edge R&D project. This blog post provides a roadmap for your application: understand eligibility, mandatory legal documents and (re-) submission tips. Don't miss out – the deadline is already on the 12th September 2024!
The MSCA 2024 Doctoral Networks call is expected to open on 29 May 2024. We reviewed the updated Work Programme, Guide for Applicants, and Standard Proposal Template to identify the key changes to last year’s call. Whether you are resubmitting an old proposal or starting to draft a new one, make sure you are aware of the critical changes.
This year’s EIC Pathfinder funding instruments have both introduced some key changes. Here, we summarise the important difference from the last year which might help you to better prepare yourself for the submission or re-submission of your project proposal, and its evaluation process.
EIC Pathfinder Open proposals that bring together high-risk/high-gain, radically new technologies and establish a highly complementary consortium are likely to be viewed favourably. Which other factors make your proposal compelling? Explore our insights from funded projects 2021-2023.
The EIC Pathfinder programme is a highly competitive funding scheme that supports groundbreaking technologies from a very early stage of development. Understanding the submission and evaluation statistics of previous calls may be informative for deciding if this funding scheme is suitable for your project idea.
The 2023 call for MSCA Doctoral Networks is now open. We had a look at the updated Guide for Applicants and the Standard Proposal Template to identify the key changes to last year’s call. If you plan to resubmit your DN proposal, make sure to be aware of the most significant changes.
The European Commission published the 2022 MSCA Doctoral Networks call last week. We had a look at the updated Work Programme, the Guide for Applicants and the updated Standard Proposal Template to find out what is different to last year’s call. If you plan to resubmit your DN proposal, make sure to be aware of the most significant changes.
A total of 1,076 proposals were submitted for the first MSCA Doctoral Networks (DNs) deadline in Horizon Europe on 16 November 2021. A first analysis of the call statistics reveals an increase in success chances.