ORFeus MSCA Doctoral Network: 15 PhD positions on the dark proteome (2027 start)
ORFeus Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (Horizon Europe), coordinated by the Princess Máxima Center
Who can apply: No doctorate already held; a master’s degree or equivalent giving doctoral access by the start date; MSCA mobility rule (no more than 12 months in the host country in the 3 years before recruitment). Any nationality may apply. The UCC host page for DC12 states the same deadline as 23:59 CET, while the network page… What is funded: 15 PhD positions, each a full MSCA employment contract with living, mobility and (where applicable) family allowances. Gross pay depends on the host country. Positions start around March 2027 across 15 host institutions. Deadline: 22 October 2026. Round: 2026 recruitment round (positions start 2027).
Read the full call and apply on the official page: ORFeus Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (Horizon Europe), coordinated by the Princess Máxima Center, official page.
Who can apply
- No doctorate already held; a master's degree or equivalent giving doctoral access by the start date; MSCA mobility rule (no more than 12 months in the host country in the 3 years before recruitment). Any nationality may apply. The UCC host page for DC12 states the same deadline as 23:59 CET, while the network page says CEST.
Stage dates
One central platform; rank up to 3 of the 15 projects. Applying to more than 3 makes all applications ineligible.22 October 2026
Review and intro calls from end of October to mid to late November 2026.See the official page
Full interview with supervisors planned for early December 2026.See the official page
All candidates told before the end of 2026.See the official page
Dates come from the funder's page for this round. When a round closes, the next round's dates replace these once the funder publishes them.