REFFRACTEUR MSCA Doctoral Network 2026 PhD positions

The REFFRACTEUR MSCA Doctoral Network offers 15 fully funded PhD research positions across Europe under the Horizon Europe MSCA programme. The doctoral projects focus on industrial and sustainable technologies, digital engineering, refractory materials, AI systems, and industry-based research placements with joint university-industrial supervision. Selected candidates will undertake funded full-time doctoral research with international mobility and industry collaboration.

Fully funded PhD position with international mobility, joint supervision by universities and industrial partners, industry-based research placements, and training in AI, data integration, and digital twins.

Open to early-stage researchers with a master’s degree in relevant technical disciplines; international applicants are welcome and must meet mobility requirements under MSCA.