The strength of the EXODOCS lies in the complementary skills and resources of the consortium’s members, which have been strategically aligned to maximize the impact of the research and training program. Each partner actively contributes by organizing and participating in training activities and providing DCs access to their unique facilities. The consortium’s cooperation benefits greatly from the expertise of Jorge Vago (ESA), the Research Scientist of the mission, who has successfully led the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin (ERF) team for over 15 years. Furthermore, the consortium members have developed strong inter-institutional ties through ERF-related projects such as ESA’s Science Knowledge Management Programme (SKP), Mars analogue site field trials (ExoFit), and mission simulations (ExoMars #SIM and #miniSIM).

The EXODOCS network is strengthened by 18 Associated Partners, which include leading research organisations, space agencies, and private companies. These partners will play an active role in organizing specialized training activities and hosting the Doctoral Candidates during their secondments, providing access to unique facilities, expertise, and real mission environments. Their involvement guarantees complementary knowledge transfer between sectors and significantly enhances the employability of the researchers, preparing them to thrive in both academia and industry once their PhD journey is complete.