DN: Do Associated partners linked to a beneficiary need to be included in part A of the project proposal? If so, are they added as a normal Associated partner?

Yes, Associated partners linked to a beneficiary need to be added in part A of the project proposal. Their links should also be indicated in part A - in the section “Links with other participants” - "same group", "controls", "is controlled by".

Associated partners linked to a beneficiary do not need to provide a letter of commitment. However, it should be clear from part B1 which Associated partners are linked to a beneficiary, and which ones are not (p.13 of the 2022 Doctoral Networks Guide for Applicants).