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Fulbright Study Research Grants

For recent college graduates, master - and doctoral - degree candidates, young professionals with less than five years of experience.

6 to 10 months in France

Up to 20 grants awarded

• 8 to 10 in the hard and life sciences
• 8 to 10 in the arts, humanities, and social sciences

The 2025-2026 application is now closed. The 2026-2027 competition will open in Spring 2025.

Doctoral candidates must not have obtained their PhD before completing the proposed Fulbright grant period in France. Otherwise, they should plan on applying to the scholar program.

Important note: candidates in the hard sciences without concurrent enrollment in a PhD must apply and commit to pursuing a Master's degree in a related field in France. There are many excellent degree programs offered at French institutions of higher education - taught in both French and English - that include as part of the curriculum a research internship (most often, one semester full-time). Our requirement is due to French visa and research regulations. Candidates must specify in their application to which degree program(s) they are planning to apply.

You are eligible if:

• You recently received a bachelor's or master's degree, or
• You are a doctoral student enrolled in a US university, or
• You are an artist or professional with less than five years of professional experience (others should apply to the US Scholar Program ).

You must be a citizen of the United States to receive a Fulbright grant. If you reside in France at the time of application, you cannot receive a Fulbright grant to France.

It depends on your project. At minimum, we expect applicants to have completed on year of French study (or the equivalent) before receiving the grant.

French language proficiency is recommended, commensurate with the requirements of the project. Sponsored language courses are not offered by the Fulbright program in France; however, candidates are encouraged to check with the host institution for language course possibilities. In the Fulbright online application, applicants should include a Language Self-Evaluation and a Foreign Language Evaluation by a professional language instructor in relation to their language proficiency.

If you are applying to a degree program, you will need to satisfy the language requirement for that program.

Many host institutions offer language courses.

Independent Study/Research: Letter required for independent study or research at deadline

Graduate Degree Enrollment: Letter of acceptance required prior to grant start

It is the applicant's responsibility to secure affiliation with a French university or research center. A letter of affiliation should be submitted with the application. If the applicant is enrolling in a degree program, proof of acceptance is not required before or during the application process, but awards are made conditional upon acceptance by the chosen institution before arrival.

Before beginning the application process, candidates should take time to research the best possible place to pursue the chosen course of study, taking into consideration the institution's faculty, achievements, publications, and research.

Candidates who will be applying to university study programs must pay attention to university program application deadlines and requirements. They should also pay particular attention to the requirement of enrolling with Campus France, a mandatory step in the application process. Access the Campus France "Etudes en France" enrollment portal  here .

Applicants may also consult the  Campus France USA website  for general information on visas, studying in France, and French institutions of higher education. Please note that the Campus France higher education directory includes programs offered in French and in English.

Music and Fine Arts

Applicants are encouraged to establish contact with specialists in their fields before applying for a grant, and to solicit invitations to study under them. Although the Fulbright Commission in France prefers affiliation with accredited institutions, applicants may be authorized to study with private teachers. Please note that additional personal funds will be needed to cover costs for private lessons, rehearsal facilities, studio space, etc. Musicians and visual artists looking to carry out a project in the Paris area are encouraged to apply for the Fulbright-Harriet Hale Woolley Award.

Awards are conditional upon your acceptance into the program that you identified in your proposal. However, you do not need to prove your acceptance before applying for a Fulbright grant. 

Tuition fees for standard public university programs were set at 3770 Euros per year for Master’s programs for the 2022-2023 academic year for non-EU citizens. (Private institutions and other special degree programs may have higher tuition rates.) We encourage applicants to inquire with prospective institutions about scholarships and tuition waivers.

Please note that, according to French law, all students are required to pay student fees ("contribution de vie étudiante et de campus" or CVEC) as part of enrollment. In 2022-2023, these fees were 95 euros.

Any grantee staying in France for a period of over 90 days must obtain a visa. Fulbright grantees will receive guidance regarding the visa process upon selection.

Candidates residing in France at the time of application are not eligible for consideration.

The 2025-2026 application is now closed.The 2026-2027 competition will open in Spring 2025.

Please consult the Institute of International Education's website for further information.

For American candidates, the Fulbright Commission is assisted an independent institution in the United States: the Institute of International Education (IIE). This institution pre-selects the best candidates with the help of juries made up of university professors, professionals, and Fulbright alumni. Their reccomendations are sent to the Fulbright Comission in France which then submits the candidates' project proposals to specialists in France for evaluation. These specialists then submit their comments to the Fulbright Comission Selection Committee which makes a final decision.

Grantees will be required to attend a mandatory 1- to 2-day in-country orientation in late September or early October, and a 2-day mid-year conference in February (organized by the Fulbright Commission in France).

Apply by October 2023 for a Fulbright Open Study/Research Award. Through a partnership between Fulbright France and the Embassy of France in the United States, up to 3 successful US applicants who have been awarded a Fulbright Open Study/Research Award to pursue a full master’s degree in France will receive additional support as a Graduate Scholar in France and gain access to the general benefits of the Graduate Scholars program, including tuition exemption. 

Launched in 2022 by the Embassy of France in the United States and Campus France USA, the Graduate Scholars in France program provides full-tuition scholarships to high-potential students who choose to pursue Master's degrees in French higher education institutions.

More information about the Graduate Scholars in France program.

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PSL PhD Tracks

Highly selective and entirely taught in English, PSL PhD tracks are 5-year fully funded programs intended for high-potential students hoping to become top level researchers, in France or abroad. Through its PhD Track Grants, PSL will support outstanding students for the entire duration of their graduate studies, from their Master’s to the completion of their PhD.

The PSL PhD tracks are structured along the lines of models in the world’s top universities, with a strong international focus and funding provided from Master’s to Doctorate. Students are immersed in the environment of excellence of the PSL graduate programs (top level facilities and academic teams, international partners, elective courses, etc.) | Download the brochure   |

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Why sign up for psl phd track.

Research track from Master’s year 1   

Close supervision and customized curriculum   

International scientific environment  

Funding for 5 years

PSL PhD tracks are fully funded, 5-year programs designed for high-potential students who aspire to become top-level researchers in the public or private sector, in France and internationally.

The PSL PhD Track grant is €10,000 / year for one or two years at Master’s level then the equivalent of a doctoral contract based on French legislation (see details in the Funding tab).

• After the first two years of the program, students are awarded a Master’s degree. During their Master’s studies, they are supervised by an academic tutor, who helps them develop their own scientific project and acquire the necessary tools to undertake an ambitious research endeavor. Once they graduate from the Master’s program, students will have their doctoral dissertation project approved through a qualifying exam (the modalities of which vary from one PhD track to another). They will then proceed directly to their doctoral studies at PSL.
• The next 3 years are spent entirely on the research project and culminate in the PhD degree awarded by Université PSL.

PSL PhD tracks for September 2025 intake: (Click on each PhD track for more details)  

Find out more about PSL other fully funded PhD programs:

• International selection (ENS-PSL)  | Sciences & Arts/Humanities
• Phd program in Cognitive science  
• Phd program in Finance

Who are we looking for?

The admission criteria common to all PSL PhD Tracks are as follows:

• Academic excellence 
• Quality of the research project 
• Previous experience in a research laboratory (highly recommended)

Entry requirements

• Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent diploma representing 180 ECTS credits, or they should be in their final year of such a program at the time of application. Students holding a Master’s degree or currently completing one are also eligible.*
• Command of English (level C1 recommended)
• Applicants must meet the entry requirements specific to the Master’s degree concerned, as described on the program website.

*Admission to a PSL PhD track is only available starting from Master’s Year 1 for the full 5-year program (2 years for the Master’s + 3 years for the PhD). Direct entry into Year 2 of the Master’s or Year 1 of the PhD within the PhD track program is not permitted.

For students already enrolled at PSL, in addition to the admission requirements mentioned above, only those in Year 3 of a Bachelor’s degree or in a Master’s degree not included in the targeted Graduate Program are eligible. See here for detailed information.

Admissions calendar    

• Application submissions: 17 October - 12 December 2024  (11:59 pm CET time)
• Interviews with eligible candidates: January - February 2025 (depending on the PhD track concerned)
• Admission results: February - March 2025 (depending on the PhD track concerned)

Note: the admissions procedure for the PhD track (5-year course) and the admissions procedure for the Master’s degree (2 years) are 2 distinct processes. Applicants may apply in parallel for both programs (PhD track and Master’s) according to the admissions calendars. As the PhD tracks are highly selective, applicants are strongly advised to apply for both programs (PhD tracks and Master’s).

Application procedure

• Document-based application: The application package must be submitted online from October 17 to December 12, 2024 , via  the PSL portal .*
• Interview: Eligible candidates will be invited for an admissions interview, which will be conducted remotely in English. 

*Candidates must submit their applications for the PhD tracks EXCLUSIVELY through the PSL portal, regardless of their nationality.

Students admitted to the PSL PhD tracks must complete the EEF procedure for the visa pre-application if they reside in one of the countries affected by this process. For more information, please refer to the International admissions procedures at PSL .

Application package

All documents must be submitted in English. Only complete applications submitted within the deadlines will be considered by the committee. Applicants should submit the following documents: 

• Academic CV 
• Transcripts and diplomas from each higher education institution / university attended (Bachelor and Master if applicable).  One unique pdf for all your documents. You can use pdf-merge website for example.
• Statement of purpose  (In English, strict 1 page limit) The purpose of this document is to explain who you are and what you expect from your postgraduate studies. Give details about your interest in the field and your career goals. You can use this document to clarify anything unusual in your CV or your transcripts. One page maximum.
• Research project (/statement)  (In English, 1 to 2 pages) A research project is a short document that provides a brief history of your past research experience, the current state of your research, and the future work you intend to complete. It should present the context of your work first, then show how it contributes to extend other ongoing work. You should present a structured research project showing your commitment and describing what you plan for the future of your research if you join a PSL PhD track.
• Proof of English proficiency , level C1 (compulsory proof required if English is not your mother tongue) The language prerequisites specific to each PhD track are detailed on the applications portal. In general: - If your first language is English or if you have earned a higher education diploma (BA, MA) in an English-speaking university, you should include a statement to this effect. - If not, you should include the official results from a recent test of English, e.g. TOEFL or IELTS. If you have no recent official results, you can submit some older test results provisionally. This will not detract from the assessment of your application, but we reserve the right to ask for more recent official results later in the selection process.
• References: contact details (name, position title, email) of at least two academic referees.

More information regarding the statement of pupose and the research statement in the "FAQ" tab.

|Phase 1| Master’s 

• Scholarship: €10,000 per year
• Duration: 2 years
• Disbursement: Students will receive €1,000 at the beginning of each month, for 10 months per year.

|Phase 2| PhD

• Salary:  €2,200 minimum gross salary per month (per decree of Aug 29, 2016 )
• Duration: 3 years
• Disbursement : Upon entering the PhD phase, students will sign a 3-year doctoral contract and receive a monthly salary for the duration of the contract. They are considered employees, making them eligible for benefits, and their salary will be subject to social contributions.

The funding does not cover tuition, housing, or transportation costs.

In addition to the grant, students in 2025/26 will enjoy a range of exciting support services to help them thrive at PSL and in Paris:

• Free FLE courses (French as a Foreign Language): Enjoy free online French language classes upon admission, along with year-long French courses offered at the PSL language center.
• Housing sssistance:  Support from the PSL Housing Service to find your perfect accommodation in Paris.
• Welcome Desk for international students: Get personalized administrative support, including assistance with residence permits, health insurance, and opening a bank account, among other services. Plus, enjoy additional resources to help you immerse yourself in local life, such as the Buddy Program and language exchange opportunities.
• Healthcare services : Enjoy access to PSL’s healthcare services, including convenient remote consultations.

Admissions & prerequisites

• The Master’s degree is a two-year program 
• The PhD Track is a five-year, funded and research-oriented program, including a Master’s degree* and research internships, then a Doctorate. You will obtain a Master’s degree then a PhD degree. These 2 diplomas will be awarded by Université PSL.

* When you apply to the PhD Track, you will be asked to choose the Master’s course that you want to follow for the first 2 years of the course (see list of eligible Master’s degrees).  

Absolutely. Given the very high selectivity of the PhD Tracks, it is strongly recommended that you apply for the Master’s degree in parallel if you are interested in both programs. Look at the page of the Master’s degree that you are interested in for the application calendar and how to apply.  

The PhD Track is a 5-year course associated with a PSL graduate program . The graduate programs follow the model of the “graduate school” in international universities, and consist of an entity (School) that contains research laboratories, academic teams, training programs, etc. The PhD tracks are specific training courses within a graduate program.

The PSL PhD Tracks are intended for high-potential students hoping to become top-level researchers in the public or private sector. If you are passionate about research and you want an international career, you are ideal for the PhD track program.   

The admission criteria common to all the PSL PhD Tracks are as follows: academic excellence, research project, command of English (C1 level) .  

No personal proof is required for this purpose. The admission criteria are exclusively academic.  

Certainly, if you speak English fluently. All courses are taught in English.

Level C1 is strongly recommended. Supporting documents are not compulsory for all PhD tracks (see what documents are required in the application portal). Note that interviews with eligible candidates take place in English and allow the jury to assess your oral level.  

Certainly. However, note that many applicants already have a Master’s degree.

Yes, if you are preparing the last year of an undergraduate diploma in the year you apply for PhD Tracks. You should upload the most recent transcripts you have available to the applications portal. If you have graduated, you will then be asked to produce your diploma when you enroll.

Admission procedure 2025

•    Application submissions: 17 october - 12 december 2024  (11:59 pm CET time) •    Interviews with eligible candidates: January / February 2025 (depending on the PhD track concerned).  These interviews will be held in English. •    Admission results: February / Early March 2025

• Transcripts and diplomas from each higher education institution / university attended One unique pdf for all documents. You can merge them with pdf-merge for example.
• Research statement (In English, 1 to 2 pages) This project should clearly define your interests within your area of research and specialization. You should present a structured research project showing your commitment and describing what you plan for the future of your research if you join a PSL PhD track.
• Proof of English proficiency , level C1 (proof not compulsory but recommended) The language prerequisites specific to each PhD track are detailed on the applications portal. In general: - If your first language is English or if you have earned a higher education diploma (BA/BS.c, MA) in an English-speaking university, you should include a statement to this effect. - If not, you should include the official results from a recent test of English, e.g. TOEFL or IELTS. If you have no recent official results, you can submit some older test results provisionally. This will not detract from the assessment of your application, but we reserve the right to ask for more recent official results later in the selection process.

The research project  must be written in English and not exceed 2 pages. A research project is a short document that provides a brief history of your past research experience, the current state of your research, and the future work you intend to complete. It should present the context of your work first, then show how it contributes to extend other ongoing work. It should be written for an audience of other professionals in your field. Make sure that your statement is clearly tied together. Show a progression. What is the primary question that you have tried to address over the course of your internships and work experience? Why is this question important to the field? How has each stage of your work related to that question?

The statement of purpose  must be written in English and not exceed 1 page. A statement of purpose (SOP), sometimes referred to as a personal statement, is a critical piece of a graduate program application. It tells admissions committees who you are, what your academic and professional interests are, and how you’ll add value to the GP you’re applying to. The statement of purpose reflects not only who you are as a candidate but your writing abilities and qualifications as well. A good personal statement should contain: your personal motivations for applying to the program, your accomplishments and success-stories, the challenges you’ve faced and overcome.

The PSL PhD Track grant is €10,000 / year for one or two years at Master’s level then the equivalent of a doctoral contract based on French legislation.

Tuition fees, as well as the cost of housing, transport, and living expenses in general are paid by the student. 

The combining of funding with other grants will be examined on a case by case basis by the jury of the Graduate Program concerned, which will determine whether the 2 funding methods are compatible.

Note in particular that students who have also been awarded an Eiffel scholarship may not combine the 2 grants during the 2 years of the Master’s degree. However, the Eiffel scholarship can replace the Master’s grant provided in the PSL PhD track for the first two years of the program (until the start of the doctoral studies). 

The PhD tracks are 5-year courses. As a rough guide, below are the provisional annual amounts for enrollment fees, based on the rates in force in 2024/2025. Note that the grant awarded to students on the PSL PhD tracks does not include these annual enrollment fees.

In addition to these fees is the “Contribution to student and campus life” (CVEC) of around €103 / year. There are several exemptions available.  I nformation

International students

The PSL Welcome Desk & Euraxess Center assists international students and researchers across all PSL schools. Their team is available to help you prepare your arrival and manage non-academic administrative processes throughout your time with Université PSL. Please visit their web page for detailed information about entry requirements, residence permit, social security, health insurance, housing, and other daily life matters. The PSL Welcome Desk also offers social and cultural outings, including a Buddy Program and Tandem Partner Program .

Please feel free to schedule an appointment or email them with your questions! 

The PSL Welcome Desk will help you at every stage, to advise you, guide you and ensure that your arrival in Paris and at PSL goes smoothly:

• Before you arrive - For   the main administrative formalities (visa, CVEC, transport, etc.) and put you in touch with other PSL students via the Buddy Program “Partner@PSL”.
• When you arrive , come and see the Welcome Desk team during office hours to check out the next formalities that need to be completed: validation of your visa, registration with the French Social Security system, request for housing allowance from CAF, taking out home insurance, opening a bank account, etc.
• During the university year : don’t hesitate to contact the PSL Welcome Desk for help with medical reimbursements or with finding a bilingual doctor. The international tutors can also give you a hand with finding a student job and following up on the renewal of your residence permit with the Prefecture.

Non-French speaking students can indeed follow FLE courses as part of their training at PSL. You will get all the information you need at the start of the academic year, at your host school.

More information about PSL

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Funding your PhD

Obtaining a doctoral grant is at times a prerequisite for enrolment in a PhD program. Even when it is not a condition for enrolment, it removes the financial worry and enables doctoral students to devote almost all their working time to their research. It is therefore recommended for anyone wishing to enroll in a PhD program, regardless of their field of study, to look for sources of funding. Once the type(s) of funding has been identified, students must inform their thesis supervisor before applying.

As there are many organizations and institutions that fund doctoral projects, the list below is only indicative and is not intended to be exhaustive. It includes both existing UPEC programs and external sources of funding.  

UPEC's Internal Funding Schemes

The sources of funding below can be used to finance a doctoral contract that has the following specific features:

• Specific duration : 3 years. The doctoral contract may not be signed for a shorter term, but may be extended by amendment in the event of exceptional circumstances.
• Employer : Public higher education/research institution, industrial and commercial establishments, private companies.
• Minimum salary : as of July 1, 2023: €2,074.78 gross.
• Eligibility : All current or future holders of a master's degree. No age or nationality requirements.
• When to apply : We recommend that you contact your doctoral school, research laboratory, or funding organization as early as January.

Applications are to be submitted to the doctoral school within the timeline set by the school. The application must include information on the research project and justification of its relevance to the laboratory's work, the approval of the prospective thesis supervisor(s), and diplomas or proof of successful completion of the master's degree. Applications will be examined in line with the doctoral school's internal procedures and practices. See Our Doctoral Schools

Each year, UPEC funds partial grants for doctoral students which may be co-financed by laboratories, university departments, and/or external sources.  Applications must be sent to the Research and Development Department (Direction de la recherche et de la valorisation) at [email protected] following the timeline and procedures set out in the campaign launch letter. Read the launch letter for the 2023 campaign (French version)

Each year, UPEC finances doctoral grants in connection with graduate programs. Applications must be sent to the program coordinators and the doctoral schools following the timeline drawn up at the end of the academic year.

List of Graduate Programs:  

Graduate schools are designed to enable each university campus to enhance the impact and international appeal of its programs and research in one or more scientific fields. Graduate schools work with research bodies and offer master's and PhD programs, as well as host one or more high-level research laboratories. See our Graduate Schools

Funding Sources Outside UPEC

Under the CIFRE scheme (industrial agreement for research-based training), a company hires a PhD student to work in a public laboratory on a specific research project. After signing an employment contract with the CIFRE recipient, generally for a fixed term, the company pays the doctoral student a salary. Visit the website of the French National Association for Research and Technology (ANRT)

The national campaign for doctoral contracts for people with disabilities is launched every year on the French Ministry of Higher Education's website .

Applications should be sent to the doctoral school, which will forward them to UPEC for further processing.

Specific and/or One-Off Funding

A number of organizations fund doctoral scholarships:  

The Campus France Eiffel scholarship is awarded for a maximum of 18 months to students enrolled in the first year of a joint PhD program that partners with a foreign higher education institution.

Eiffel scholarship holders will receive a monthly allowance of around €1,700, plus direct payment for a number of services such as international transportation, national transportation, insurance, accommodation, cultural activities, etc.

For further information, as well as guidance for your research project, please contact the Campus France office in your home country, the cooperation and cultural action department of the French embassy, or the relevant UPEC services at [email protected].

The Eiffel Scholarship Program | Campus France

The International Relations Department provides financial assistance to doctoral students enrolled at UPEC who conduct research abroad.  For more information on eligibility and how to apply, visit the website below or contact UPEC's International Relations Department at: [email protected] / [email protected] .

International mobility grants for PhD programs provide financial support for doctoral students in conducting their research activities abroad (excluding seminars and conferences). Financial assistance is also available for doctoral students enrolled in an international joint PhD program. Candidates must contact their doctoral school to learn about the prerequisites and submit their application within the stated timeline. See Our Doctoral Schools

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Chateaubriand fellowship program.

The Chateaubriand Fellowship is a grant offered by the Embassy of France in the United States. It supports outstanding PhD students from U.S institutions who wish to conduct part of their doctoral research in France for a period ranging from 4 to 9 months. Chateaubriand fellows are selected through a merit-based competition, with expert evaluation in France and in the United States.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math & Health

The Chateaubriand fellowship is a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Biology-Health (STEM) for doctoral students aims to reinforce collaboration partnership or joint projects between French and American research teams. This fellowship is offered by the Office for Science & Technology (OST) of the Embassy of France in partnership with American universities and French research organizations such as Inserm and Inria. It is a partner of the National Science Foundation’s GROW program.

Humanities & Social Sciences

The Chateaubriand Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) is offered by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy. The HSS program targets outstanding PhD students enrolled in U.S. institutions who seek to engage in research in France in any discipline of the Humanities and Social Sciences. The HSS Chateaubriand program is supported by Campus France which provides assistance to fellows on site.

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• Enjoy numerous benefits
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France Excellence Eiffel scholarship program

Call for applications 2024 is closed. The next call for applications 2025 will start in October 2024.

The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program was established by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to enable French higher education institutions to attract top foreign students to enroll in their masters and PhD programs.

It gives opportunity to the future foreign decision-makers of the private and public sectors, in priority areas of study, and encourages applicants from foreign countries up to 25 years old at master’s level, and applicants up to 30 years old at PhD level.

2024 Campaign Timeline

• Opening of the call for applications: week of September 18, 2023
• Deadline for the reception of applications by Campus France:  January 10, 2024 included .
• Publication of results:  week of 8 April, 2024 .

Regulations

• Eiffel Programme rules – 2024 Session

Only applications submitted by French higher education institutions are accepted.

• You are an institution and you have already participated in the Eiffel program => You should have received an email concerning the download of application files. If that is not the case, please contact us .
• You are an institution participating for the first time in the Eiffel Program => Please Contact us in order download the application files.
• You are a student interested in participating in the Eiffel program : click here

Contact Campus France - Programme Eiffel 28 rue de la Grange-aux-Belles 75010 Paris Contact us

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• Alumni Network
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Funding (PhD)

• Research Laboratories
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• PhD application
• Doctoral programmes
• International cotutella agreement
• PhD thesis defence
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• Publishing books

ri [at] ens-paris-saclay.fr (International relations office) title="Relations internationales ENS Paris-Saclay" Tel : 33 1 47 40 21 71

secretariat [at] edsp.ens-cachan.fr (Doctoral Study office) class="spamspan" title="Doctoral Study office" Tel : + 33 1 47 40 75 77

Doctoral study department website

There are specific funding programmes for joint PhDs. Funding is allocated through calls for applications.

ENS Paris-Saclay International Scholarship Programme

The International Scholarship Program of the ENS Paris-Saclay is aimed at high level international students who are currently studying or have studied and obtained their most recent qualification outside of France.

Every year, our School welcomes between 15 and 30 phd students and foreign students at M2 level within the framework of this programme. Fundings can also be provided for research stays in a laboratory.

• The grant amounts of the scholarship is 500 euros/month (research training) to 1000 euros/month (Master, PhD), According to the objective of your stay at ENS Paris-Saclay
• Information related to International scholarship programme of ENS Paris-Saclay 2017-2018, will be available on our website starting from March 2017.

Fulbright / ENS Paris-Saclay Scholarship Program

In the framework of a collaboration agreement signed between the Ecole Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay and the Franco-American Commission for Educational Exchange, we have the possibility to welcome American students who will receive approximatively 1000€ per month and a full tuition waiver from ENS Paris-Saclay. An additional 500€ per month from the Franco-American Commission, as well as a 1200€ travel allowance. These students will have the status of ENS Paris-Saclay/Fulbright grantees.

• The program concerns students at Master's and PhD levels.
• The grant duration is 6 months minimum, 12 months maximum.

Programme de bourses de doctorat Groupe des ENS - China Scholarship Council (CSC)

The ENSs of Ulm, Lyon and Cachan signed a cooperation agreement with the China Scholarship Council (CSC) in 2013 for the funding of 30 doctoral students per year (ten scholarships per School). The ENSs will agree on a common list of 30 candidates, whose applications they will forward to the CSC by 20 March 2017.

International joint PhD funding programmes

Specific funding programmes for joint PhDs concern the following agreements:

• Université franco-allemande
• Université franco-italienne
• Soutien aux cotutelles entre la France et le Quebec

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Welcoming PhD students and researchers

Phd students.

Université Gustave Eiffel welcomes PhD students of all nationalities who wish to carry out all or part of their PhD in one of our component institutions.

Are you a Bachelor’s or a Master’s student and you want to carry out your PhD at Université Gustave Eiffel ?

Studying for a PhD at Université Gustave Eiffel gives you access to top-level PhD training. In particular, the university is ranked as one of the best in the world in the field of sustainable cities !

Applications from international candidates are subject to the same scientific requirements as those from French students.

Find out more about PhDs at Université Gustave Eiffel

Are you a PhD student and you want to spend a mobility period at Université Gustave Eiffel ?

Université Gustave Eiffel invites PhD students from all over the world to spend a mobility period here for durations ranging from a few weeks to several months.

To come to Université Gustave Eiffel for a research visit, please contact the  laboratory  in which you wish to spend your visit directly.

CLEAR-Doc : City Lab Education And Research Doctoral Programme

CLEAR-Doc allows 30 PhD students (ESR - Early-Stage Researcher) to be recruited in the following conditions : •   15 ESRs recruited on 1 October 2022, then 15 on 1 October 2023 under a three-year PhD contract •   PhDs can be carried out on all the university’s campuses •   In all the university's disciplines, on topics related to the city of tomorrow •   With a compulsory mobility period of at least 6 months, including at least 3 months with an international academic partner. Co-supervision and the “European PhD” certificate are possible under certain conditions •   The ESRs will study at the heart of a community of excellence (the “CLEAR-Doc” community), jointly built by all the partners of the project and offering specialised training (with ECTS credits) and a special session each year at the FUTURE Days event, which brings together all the cohorts of PhD students.

Originality of the programme

The originality of the programme lies in its approach structured around three joint international challenges in line with several United Nations sustainable development goals : Challenge 1: design and develop resource-efficient urban spaces ; Challenge 2: understand and manage “urban risks” for resilient cities ;Challenge 3: develop digital cities, making them a catalyst for social, environmental and economic performance.

Find out more

Financing your mobility

Campus France - Eiffel Excellence Grants

Eiffel Excellence Grants have been set up by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. The Eiffel grant is allocated for a maximum of ten months. It amounts to around €1,400 per month.

Other grant programmes

Campus France provides a regularly updated list of PhD grant programmes that you may be eligible for depending on your country of origin and field of study.

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Faculty and staff

Coming for a research visit.

To come to Université Gustave Eiffel for a research visit, please contact the laboratory in which you wish to spend your visit directly.

Coming for a teaching mobility period at Université Gustave Eiffel

To come to Université Gustave Eiffel for a teaching mobility period, please contact the training component you are interested in directly.

Université Gustave Eiffel encourages international mobility projects through a range of incentive schemes available to the university's components that take the necessary steps.

Campus France also provides a list of research and mobility grant programmes which you may be eligible for.