How to write competitive MSCA Doctoral Network applications: A practical guide
18/09/2025
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Preparing a competitive MSCA Doctoral Networks application is no small task, with only 10% of applicants being successful. But with the right guidance—and the right tools—you can significantly improve your chances of success.

This workshop provides practical guidance for researchers and institutions considering or preparing MSCA Doctoral Networks applications. We'll go through the application requirements, review the template structure, and discuss strategies for developing competitive proposals.

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Tailored specifically for MSCA Doctoral Networks applicants, ReviewIQ for Doctoral Networks is designed to help you refine and strengthen proposals ahead of the 25 November 2025 submission deadline,  giving researchers an edge in a competition where fewer than 1 in 10 proposals are funded. 

What you can expect:
  • Overview of the MSCA Doctoral Networks scheme and its objectives
  • Eligibility requirements and consortium building considerations
  • Application template walkthrough (Parts B1 and B2)
  • Budget planning and implementation considerations
  • Timeline planning and preparation strategies
  • Interactive discussion and Q&A
  • Learn how to maximise ReviewIQ for Doctoral Networks to elevate MSCA Doctoral Network proposals

Who Should Attend: 
Researchers, faculty members, and research managers at universities and research institutions who are involved in or considering European funding applications.
Date & Time

Thursday Sept 18, 2025 at 11am CEST

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Speakers

Rita Gil Mata

CEO and CoFounder @ FUNDamentally SCIENCE

Rita has 21 years of experience working as a Funding Advisor & Research Manager, and has supported more than 800 applications and has secured more than €31M. Her expertise spans multiple European funding schemes, with particular depth in Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, including Doctoral Networks applications.

She has worked with public and private research organizations such as Universities, Research Centres, Non-Profit Associations, Start-ups and SMEs both at national and international levels. Rita is frequently invited to work as an External Evaluator for international/European funding agencies, giving her valuable insight into what evaluators seek in successful proposals.

With a high level of experience in both applying for and managing research-funded projects, including several MSCA Doctoral Networks, Rita has been investing all her experience in Capacity Building sessions, empowering researchers in acquiring project management/proposal writing/specific grants preparation skills, and currently having more than 400 hours of training given in these areas.