The new edition of the Marie Curie Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) Handbook released: A roadmap to writing a winning proposal

The new edition of the Marie Curie Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) Handbook released: A roadmap to writing a winning proposal

The Marie Curie Doctoral Networks Handbook (2025 call) has just been released, offering researchers and institutions a practical and insightful guide to crafting competitive proposals.

Prepared by the National Contact Points, this handbook stands out for its clarity and usefulness, as it builds on feedback from the MSCA-DN Evaluation Summary Reports (ESR). Its purpose is to help applicants focus on what truly matters when preparing their submissions.

More than just another guide, this resource serves as a comprehensive roadmap for developing a strong application. Step by step, it provides:

• Clear explanations of what matters most in each section (Excellence, Impact, Implementation, etc.).
• Guidance on what strengthens a proposal — and what evaluators often find unconvincing.
• Real examples of strengths and weaknesses from past evaluations.
• Insider tips on layout, wording, and presentation to make proposals stand out.
• Additional advice on cross-cutting issues such as open science, gender equality, ethics, and AI.

By following this handbook, applicants can avoid common pitfalls and enhance every part of their proposal.

Reminder: The MSCA Doctoral Networks 2025 deadline is 25 November 2025, at 17:00 (Brussels time).

At TPM Sciences, the team hopes that this new edition will empower researchers to prepare stronger, clearer, and more competitive proposals for the upcoming call.

RADIANCE Handbook for the DN 2025 call
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