DN: Does the employment of a researcher in a Doctoral Network have to be from the date of enrolment in a doctoral programme? Are costs incurred by a beneficiary (living, mobility and family allowances) prior to the researcher’s enrolment in the doctoral programme eligible under Doctoral Networks?

Doctoral Candidates are usually recruited during the first year of the project. REA is aware that the process and requirements for enrolling in a PhD program can vary significantly depending on the institution and each enrolment has its own timeline. Therefore, enrolment should be done as soon as possible and in line with the timeline and requirements of the institution awarding the PhD.