This event will showcase the impact of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions’ (MSCA) Doctoral Networks programme on research, education and society. 

  • Exhibitions

Organised in close collaboration with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, the event also forms part of the celebrations marking the 30th anniversary of the MSCA programme. 

  • research staff
  • Wednesday 24 June 2026, 14:00 - 17:45 (CEST)

Practical information

WhenWednesday 24 June 2026, 14:00 - 17:45 (CEST)LanguagesEnglish

Description

The event will bring together key stakeholders in European doctoral training, research and innovation to reflect on lessons learned, and explore ways to further strengthen MSCA’s impact under the next framework programme. 

A central highlight of the event will be the official presentation of the study on the added value of MSCA Doctorates.

You can follow it online here.

Agenda

14.00 – 14.15     Welcome and opening remarks

Michaela Bitsakis – Chair, Head of Sector, MSCA Doctoral Networks European Research Executive Agency 

Vanessa Debiais-Sainton  Head of Department, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions & Support to Experts, European Research Executive Agency

Stefaan Hermans  Director,Competitiveness, Talent Mobility, and International Cooperation, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, European Commission

https://rea.ec.europa.eu/events/more-phd-added-value-msca-doctorates-2026-06-24_en