What is RAISE DN?
RAISE Doctoral Networks train a new generation of researchers in AI-driven scientific methods across all disciplines. Part of the EUR 107M RAISE pilot under Horizon Europe.
Who Can Apply?
Consortia of at least 3 independent entities from 3 different EU/Associated Countries. AI must be integral and indispensable to the research programme.
Funding Per Researcher
~EUR 8,420/month (max): EUR 4,250 living allowance + EUR 710 mobility + EUR 660 family + EUR 2,800 institutional costs.
Official Documents
18 official reference documents for the RAISE Doctoral Networks call. All downloaded from European Commission, REA, EUR-Lex, EURAXESS, and EU Publications Office sources.
Core Call Documents
MSCA Work Programme 2026-2027
Complete MSCA Work Programme: unit costs (EUR 4,250 living allowance), eligibility rules, evaluation criteria with weights, country correction coefficients, all MSCA DN conditions. Primary source for all MSCA DN rules.
Horizontal Activities: RAISE Call Topics
Work Programme Part 14: all 5 RAISE pilot topics including HORIZON-RAISE-2026-01-03 (DN). Full scope description, AI-in-science requirements, "integral and indispensable" criterion, China exclusion rule.
Horizon Europe General Annexes 2026-2027
General conditions for all Horizon Europe calls: admissibility and eligibility conditions, award criteria, evaluation procedures, grant agreement rules.
Proposal Preparation
Proposal Template (Part B) - MSCA DN
Official application form template. Shows the required structure, sections, and page limits for Part B of the proposal (max 30 pages).
Guide for Applicants - MSCA DN 2025
Step-by-step guide for proposal preparation. 2025 edition (latest available; 2026 guide expected at call opening 28 May 2026). Covers Part B structure, budget calculation, consortium setup.
Guide for Applicants - MSCA DN 2022 (v2.1)
Earlier edition with detailed explanations of each proposal section. Useful as supplementary reference alongside the 2025 guide.
Doctoral Networks Handbook 2025
Comprehensive handbook by MSCA-NET/RADIANCE covering proposal writing tips, common mistakes, evaluation insights, and practical guidance for DN proposals.
MSCA Keywords & Panel Descriptors
Complete list of keywords for all 8 evaluation panels (CHE, SOC, ECO, ENG, ENV, LIF, MAT, PHY). Essential for choosing the correct panel and descriptors in your proposal.
Evaluation
MSCA Evaluation Form
The actual form used by evaluators to score MSCA proposals. Shows exactly what evaluators look for under Excellence (50%), Impact (30%), and Implementation (20%).
MSCA Evaluation in Horizon Europe
REA overview of the complete MSCA evaluation process: panel structure, remote evaluation, scoring methodology, ranking procedures, reserve lists, and tie-breaking rules.
EU AI & RAISE Strategy
European AI in Science Strategy
The official EC Communication COM(2025) 724 establishing the European Strategy for AI in Science. Introduces RAISE as a flagship initiative. The strategic foundation for the RAISE DN call.
Apply AI Strategy
Companion strategy COM(2025) 723 on boosting AI adoption across 10 key EU sectors. Together with the AI in Science Strategy, forms the policy basis for RAISE and the EUR 3B+ annual AI investment target.
EU Competitiveness Compass
The overarching EC roadmap COM(2025) 30 for restoring Europe's economic dynamism. Referenced in the Horizontal Activities WP as the strategic context for both RAISE and the Clean Industrial Deal calls.
Grant Agreement
Model Grant Agreement (Unit MGA)
The Horizon Europe Model Grant Agreement for unit-cost actions (MSCA DN uses unit contributions). Shows grant conditions, reporting requirements, financial rules, and IP provisions that apply to funded networks.
Doctoral Training & Researcher Standards
Principles for Innovative Doctoral Training
The 7 EU principles that all MSCA DN proposals must follow: research excellence, attractive institutional environment, interdisciplinary options, exposure to industry, international networking, transferable skills, quality assurance.
European Charter for Researchers (2023)
Updated framework for attracting and retaining research talent in Europe. Covers recruitment, working conditions, career development, and researcher rights. Referenced in MSCA eligibility conditions.
MSCA Guidelines on Supervision (2025)
Revised supervision recommendations for MSCA-funded researchers. Covers supervisory boards, joint supervision (mandatory for Industrial/Joint DN), career development plans, and mentoring best practices.
MSCA Green Charter - Guidance
Environmental sustainability guidance for MSCA projects. Referenced in DN evaluation criteria under "other factors" for tie-breaking. Covers sustainable research practices and the European Green Deal alignment.
External Links
F&T Portal - Call Page
HORIZON-MSCA-2026-DN-01-01 - Official call page with latest documents.
MSCA Doctoral Networks
MSCA DN 2026 Call Page - Timeline, budget, how to apply.
RAISE Initiative
RAISE: Resource for AI Science in Europe - Official RAISE page.