RAISE Doctoral Networks for AI in Science (RAISE pilot)
European Commission · Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON)
Posted 28 May 2026 · 55 days left
Summary
Expected Outcome:
This action builds on the MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 call (HORIZON-MSCA-DN-2026).
The project results are expected to contribute to the following outcomes:
For supported doctoral candidates:
New research and transferable skills and competences in the application of AI in science, leading to improved employability and career prospects within and outside academia;
New knowledge allowing the conversion of ideas into products and services, where relevant;
Enhanced networking and communication capacities with scientific peers, as well as with the general public that will increase and broaden the research and innovation impact.
For participating organisations:
Improved quality, relevance and sustainability of doctoral training programmes and supervision arrangements;
Enhanced cooperation and transfer of knowledge between sectors and disciplines;
Increased integration of training and research activities between participating organisations;
Boosted R&I capacity and uptake of AI in science;
Increased internationalisation and attractiveness;
Regular feedback of research results into teaching and education at participating organisations.
Scope:
Successful RAISE Doctoral…
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Eligibility and conditions
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">General conditions
1. Admissibility Conditions: Proposal page limit and layout
described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.
Proposal page limits and layout: described in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System.
2. Eligible Countries
described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes.
A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects. See the information in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
3. Other Eligible Conditions
The following additional eligibility criteria apply: The proposals submitted under the RAISE Doctoral Networks must fulfil all the admissibility and eligibility conditions of the MSCA Doctoral Networks call 2026 and pass all the thresholds for that call.
described in the MSCA part of the Work Programme.
4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion
described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes.
5a. Evaluation and award: Award criteria, scoring and thresholds
are described in the MSCA part of the Work Programme.
5b. Evaluation and award: Submission and evaluation processes
The following additions to the general award criteria apply:
For application of the general award criteria, including weighting and thresholds, see the specific conditions at the end of the MSCA Work Programme part.
For admissibility, eligibility criteria, procedure and legal and financial set-up of the Grant Agreement see exceptions and specific conditions for MSCA Doctoral Networks in the MSCA Work Programme part.
The expected EU contribution depends on the number of person-months requested. For the applicable unit contributions, see specific conditions for MSCA Doctoral Networks in the MSCA Work Programme part.
are described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual. Specific MSCA evaluation process is described on the MSCA section of the REA website.
5c. Evaluation and award: Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement
described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes.
6. Legal and financial set-up of the grants
described in Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes. See exceptions and specific conditions in the MSCA part of the Work Programme.
7. Specific conditions
described in the MSCA part of the Work Programme.
Application and evaluation forms and model grant agreement (MGA):
Application form templates — the application form specific to this call is available in the Submission System
Standard application form (HE MSCA DN)
Evaluation form templates — will be used with the necessary adaptations
Standard evaluation form (HE MSCA)
Guidance
HE Programme Guide
Model Grant Agreements (MGA)
HE Unit MGA
Call-specific instructions
Applicants to RAISE-DN must refer to the MSCA DN Guide for Applicants.
Additional documents:
HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 1. General Introduction
HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 2. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 14. Horizontal Activities
HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027 – 15. General Annexes
HE Programme Guide
HE Framework Programme 2021/695
HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764
EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509
Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment
EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement
Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual
Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions
Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement