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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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• Scholarships for PhD Students in France

Written by Taru Medha

PhD fees in France

PhD fees in France are fixed at a particular rate by the State. Home and international students pay the same rate at the doctoral level.

All PhD students at state-funded universities are required to pay €380 per year as a tuition fee. Since a French PhD lasts around four years, you’d be looking to pay around €1,580 in tuition fees for the entire duration of your degree.

However, there are always additional administrative costs to consider when planning your budget. Private institutions set their own tuition fee and are usually higher than the fee at state-funded universities. Tuition fees at private French universities can range between €3,000-€10,000 .

PhD scholarships for international students in France

Even though PhD fees in France are fixed, it is a huge commitment to fund the entire four years of your course. Not to forget your living costs as well. You can choose from a number of funding options available for both national and international students

Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme

The Eiffel programme is a prestigious scholarship scheme, designed to attract the best international postgraduates to study in France. It awards a variety of funding at both Masters and PhD level, including bursaries for complete degrees, as well as support for periods of study mobility.

Eiffel funding for PhD students is awarded for a maximum of 18 months. You will be awarded a €1,700 monthly allowance , along with medical insurance, subsidised housing and international round-trip airfares.

CROUS Scholarships

The CROUS Scholarships are awarded by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research and are means tested. If you are awarded one, you will receive up to €571.30 per month to cover accommodation and living costs, depending on your level of need.

Conventions Industrielles de Formation par la Recherche (CIFRE)

As part of the Conventions Industrielles de Formation par la Recherche (CIFRE) , you will complete a 3-year full-time work contract leading to PhD research for a French company and French public laboratory. You will receive €23,484 per year .

Other doctoral employment contracts

A doctoral contract (contrat doctoral) is a job placement within a research laboratory. These are mainly offered within public institutions (to students of any nationality).

You will receive benefits such as a PhD salary and social security, however you will also be subject to income tax.

The contract is for three years and is renewable for one year. There are two types of contract (and two levels of PhD salary): research only (lower pay grade) and research + professional tasks (teaching).

There are a number of other scholarships available for international students, such as the Horizon Europe Scheme or the Erasmus Mundus funding that you might be eligible for. Regional authorities also provide funding for foreign students in their region.

You can find more information on how much you can expect to spend during your time as a PhD student in France on our living in France guide.

Think you’re ready to find the perfect project for you?

Search our database of PhD programmes in France .

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What's it like to live in France during a PhD? Our guide covers accommodation, student living costs, working and other key information.

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Université de Bordeaux

Funding for your PhD

A PhD grant is the preferred type of funding, but there are many other ways to fund a PhD. Some topics are offered with funding, but it may be up to the candidate to identify a potential source of funding. Depending on the source of funding, the application requirements and the procedures for admission to a doctoral school at the University of Bordeaux may also vary.

Funding a PhD

In France, PhD students can have an employment contract (private law, public law, industrial) during their PhD studies, giving them a salaried status for their research activity, or be awarded a grant. There are many sources and types of financial support:

• Types of funding : employment contract (PhD grant, fixed-term contract, Industrial Convention of Training through Research - CIFRE, Convention of Training through Research in Public Administration - COFRA), various grants, etc.
• Sources of funding : Fren ch Ministry of Higher  Education and  Research  (MESR), French National Research Agency (ANR), Public Scientific and Technological Establishments (EPST), European Commission, Region, organisations, foundations, government(s), etc.

Many sources of funding

In some cases, candidates request funding on their own , then apply for admission to a doctoral school covering their speciality. In other cases, for some types of funding, thesis supervisors are responsible for applying for funding for a research topic ( via targeted calls for applications , some of which are organised by the University of Bordeaux) selecting a candidate and then arranging their admission to the doctoral school.

This page sets out the most common types of funding, but it is not exhaustive. Other types of funding may be available to fund your PhD.

This is a 3-year employment contrac t, conditional on enrollment in a PhD and it is recognised as professional experience in and of itself.

• Decree no. 2016-1173 of 29 August 2016  concerning contractual PhD students in public higher education and research establishments.

Contracts for the doctoral school's selection process for PhD positions (MESR)

PhD grants are the main form of support given to PhD students. At the University of Bordeaux, around a hundred grants funded by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR) are awarded each year to candidates through the doctoral school selection processes for PhD positions ( concours ) .

Every year, the University of Bordeaux's 8 doctoral schools launch a recruitment campaign for the beginning of the next academic year in order to award the PhD grants they have available.

Candidates are usually selected by a panel of specialists in their field, after the assessment of their application in most cases. As well as assessing the quality of the candidate's academic background and thesis topic, this interview is an opportunity to confirm their enthusiasm for research and their ability to present the merits of their project.

Application procedures and key dates vary from one doctoral school to another: find all the   information you need about admission  to each one.

Funding for research contracts and targeted calls for applications

• PhD grants for research projects
• Targeted calls for applications

Industrial Conventions of Training through Research (CIFRE)

The aim of the CIFRE scheme is to encourage the development of public-private research partnerships and to improve the career prospects of PhD students. The PhD student devotes 100% of their time, which is shared between the company and the research unit , to their research thesis. They benefit from both academic and professional training.

They sign an employment contract (fixed-term or open-ended) with the company.

To be eligible for a CIFRE, candidates must have held a Master's degree for less than three years and be enrolled in a PhD, regardless of nationality. Each doctoral school has its own admission rules for CIFRE contract holders.

Applications must be submitted to the A.N.R.T (French National Association of Research and Technology).

For more information, check out the ANRT website – CIFRE scheme .

NEW : Within the framework of the "1000 PhD students for the territories" program and in order to develop the use of the CIFRE scheme among public-sector stakeholders and associations, a platform has been created to bring together the three parties involved in a CIFRE application (the public-sector stakeholder or association, the thesis director and the future PhD student).

>> Access the platform

Convention of Training through Research in Public Administration (COFRA)

The aim of a COFRA is to facilitate the completion of PhDs in public administration , within the framework of research contracts of the same name. The public administration recruits a PhD student on the basis of a 3-year project contract and assigns them research work which will be the topic of their thesis.

For more information, check out the page dedicated to calls for applications .

Article on Campus Matin 2 March 2023:  "A PhD grant to bring research into the State".

International grants

This type of funding can, in some cases, cover the duration of a PhD or fund an international mobility project for PhD students enrolled in a foreign institution.

For more information, check out  our page dedicated to international mobility grants  or visit your country's  Campus France page .

Disability PhD grants

Within the framework of its policy to support people with disabilities, the Graduate Research School takes part each year in the Ministry's campaign to award "disability" PhD grants. It is aimed at students with disabilities wishing to pursue a PhD in a doctoral school at the University of Bordeaux.

Extension: For contracts that started during the academic year 2021/2022, it is possible to apply for an extension of your fund. These applications are processed under the same conditions as a formal application.

On average, between 0 and 2 PhD grants are awarded each year by the Graduate Research School.

The 2024 campaign is open.

To apply, you need:

• The text for the call for applications (in French)
• The detailed calendar (in French)
• The application form (in French)
• The extension application form (in French)

Deadline for sending applications to the PHASE department: February 16, 2024 at 12pm

For more information, please contact:

Denis CLANET - PHASE department:

[email protected] +33(0)5 40 00 30 83

Nathalie AUGOYARD - Graduate Research School:

[email protected] +33(0)5 40 00 38 97

The UB PhD Scholarships call for applications

This call for applications is open to international candidates in the scientific scope of the Graduate Programs.

Find more information on this  page .

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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.

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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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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.

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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:

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PhD grant - Contrat doctoral

Each year, PhD grants (contrat doctoral/CD) financed by the government / universities are available.

A CD package consists of a monthly salary and includes health benefits. It is granted for 2+1 years.

The salary is being increased over the years, ◦from 1st january 2024 : 2 100 euros brut (without taxes); ◦from 1st january 2025 : 2 200 euros brut (without taxes); ◦from 1st january 2026 : 2 300 euros brut (without taxes).

A competitive selection is organized every year to award the doctoral contracts.

There are other ways to obtain a CD with the university : various "doctoral programmes" and "initatives" in the universities and research grants.

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Conditions for obtaining a contract

To know more about doctoral contract..

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Doctoral contract award competition

Research proposals for the competitive exam (up to 24 may 2024).

The policy of the Pierre Louis Doctoral School is to set up a competition for all published projects. One candidate at most is authorized on a project.  Candidates must directly contact the supervisor proposing the proje ct for discussion.

The blueprint for submitting a research proposal form is HERE .

As part of the competition for the award of doctoral contracts, THE DEADLINE FOR SENDING SUBJECTS by the research teams for validation by the doctoral school is set for 05/24/2024 at 11:59 p.m

The thesis description sheet specifies whether a doctoral contract is requested, or whether funding already exists.

Here is the list of doctoral projects for 2024

Applications (from 25 May to 14 June 2024)

The application form to a doctoral contract should be sent in one single PDF document on the application ADUM: https://www.adum.fr/candidature/ at the between May 26 and on June 14, 2024 à 11.59 PM .

Eligibility et examination (26 and 27 June 2024)

The location is Amphitheatre FARABEUF - Site des Cordeliers - Rue de l'école de Médecine Paris 06.

The representative of the candidate's team will leave the room with the candidate.

The use of videoconferencing is possible for the audition.

Disability doctoral contract

Disability doctoral contract offered by universities have a specific process.

However, applicants eligible must also take the oral test organized by the doctoral school on 28 and 29 June, 2023.

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Undertaking a PhD in France

Are you considering doing your PhD in France? Below, discover everything you need to know. Learn more about the application criteria, project development process, and types of PhDs.

Advanced degree

In France, a PhD is the highest academic degree you can earn. Doctoral studies are a form of research-based training with the same value as professional experience. PhD students carry out research on a defined topic under the supervision of their thesis advisor(s). 

PhD students are enrolled in doctoral programmes run by institutions of higher education (i.e., universities or grandes écoles ), but they are trained within research laboratories. Students carry out original scientific research either on their own or as part of collaborative projects; the results form the basis for their dissertations. Students must also go through a thesis defence in which they present their findings to a committee that judges the quality of their work. Those who succeed are awarded doctoral degrees. 

Generally, earning a PhD requires 3 years of full-time research. One-year extensions may be granted under certain circumstances. In exceptional cases and for compelling reasons, a student may request a leave of absence of up to 1 year. Such requests are only granted once, upon approval by the establishment’s director. Any leave of absence is excluded when calculating thesis duration, given that the student suspends their training and research during that period.

To be eligible for doctoral studies, you must have a master’s degree. This requirement can be waived by an establishment’s director if approval is granted by the doctoral programme’s administrators. You need to show that you have an equivalent level of education or professional experience.

PhD programmes frequently have an international component. For example, doctoral students often take part in joint degree programmes or dual degree programmes, a situation that is facilitated under French law. 

Status of doctoral students

In France, the status of doctoral students depends on their funding source. Anyone doing a PhD is officially recognised as a student because they must be enrolled in a doctoral programme at an institution of higher education. In addition, many are also salaried workers because they are contractual employees.

International doctoral students with foreign grants have the status of students in France.

There are different types of doctorates in France. Here are some common examples: 

Traditional PhD 

• 3 years of work in a single research laboratory
• Leads to a French degree
• Enrolment and thesis defence occur at a single institution
• Single thesis advisor (or co-advisors, if necessary)

Jointly supervised PhD

• Thesis jointly supervised by a set of co-advisors—one from the student’s main research laboratory (affiliated with the enrolment institution) and one from a separate institution, either in France or another country
• Enrolment and thesis defence occur at the institution affiliated with the main research laboratory
• Single degree granted by the above institution 
• Thesis research might arise from a national and/or international collaboration

Dual degree PhD

• Thesis jointly supervised by a set of co-advisors, with research taking place in two laboratories
• Individual dual degree agreement ( convention individuelle de co-tutelle ) establishes a research framework
• Enrolment occurs at two institutions—one in France and one abroad
• Tuition is paid to a single institution
• Single thesis defence but two degrees (one from each institution)

Professional PhD

• Research carried out at a private company partnered with a publicly funded laboratory and its affiliated institution of higher education
• Thesis jointly supervised by a set of co-advisors—one from the company and one from the laboratory
• Work is split between the company and laboratory
• Student contractually employed by the company
• Degree is granted by the institution of enrolment
• Excellent opportunity to gain professional experience 

Doctoral training

The first step in your doctoral studies is to enrol at an institution (university or grande école ) with an official PhD programme that is under the aegis of the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research. Such doctoral programmes are structured to provide a high level of personalised training and supervision during your thesis work:

• You are under the supervision of one or more thesis advisors
• You carry out your work within an affiliated research unit and take part in laboratory activities
• You can participate in courses and seminars designed to establish a solid scientific foundation and guide the development of your research

Your thesis committee will ensure your studies are advancing smoothly, notably by evaluating your training conditions and research progress. To enhance your employability, your doctoral programme and thesis advisor will

• Encourage you to attend national, European, and international conferences and publish in national, European, and international journals
• Design a training programme compatible with your PhD project
• Help you exploit your skills and training

In France, you can write and defend your thesis exclusively in English. However, your thesis summary must be translated into French.

Your PhD project

To begin your PhD, you must find a host research laboratory, a thesis topic, a thesis advisor, and funding. We recommend that you begin this process at least 1 year before your target start date. You can begin by looking at the list of thesis topics posted by doctoral programmes and institutions of higher education. You can also directly contact laboratories working in your area of interest. As a general rule, your future thesis advisor will help you with funding.

International students may be able to find other sources of funding, such as fellowships from embassies, the governments of their home countries, and/or partnership agreements between institutions.

Enrolling in a doctoral programme

Once you have resolved all of the above, you must submit your project to your doctoral programme for approval. Your thesis advisor and the laboratory director will evaluate the quality and feasibility of your proposal.

If their assessment is favourable, the director of the doctoral programme will allow you to enrol. You will be informed of the decision by the head of the doctoral programme (the university or grande école president). The French Ministry of Higher Education and Research establishes the amount of tuition paid by bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral students. Tuition levels are the same everywhere in France.

In 2023, annual tuition for doctoral students was €380. There is also a campus activities fee (CVEC) of €92. In certain cases, both may be waived.

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France Excellence Graduate Scholars

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

Details of the Scholarship

A newly-launched scholarship program to catalyze high-potential students who choose to pursue graduate study in France 

The  France Excellence Graduate Scholars  program aims to support up to 30 students each year, under the status of French Government Scholarship Recipient ( Boursier du gouvernement français ) at the level of a Social Security Grant ( Bourse de couverture sociale ). 

This new program seeks to support high-potential students with demonstrated financial need who choose to pursue a Master's degree in France.

The benefits of being selected as a France Excellence   Graduate Scholar  extend beyond the financial award, and include access to housing support, a network of other global scholars, and support from the Campus France Agency while in country. 

Apply to be part of the 2024-2025 cohort here.

Benefits of the Scholarship

• The École normale supérieure de Lyon (ENS de Lyon) – see Partnerships information below for details
• The École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) – see Partnerships information below for details  
• Full health insurance and supplementary insurance coverage;   
• Access to assistance in finding housing , if needed, and access to CROUS Housing (French public student housing with subsidized rent);  
• Access to cultural activities, travel opportunities, sports, and workshops subsidized by the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs;   
• Networking with thousands of other French government scholars from around the world;  
• Administrative and logistical support from the Campus France Agency in Paris ( read more ).   
• Scholars are responsible for their own travel and living expenses, and are encouraged to seek additional grants or financial aid , if needed. Some restrictions on additional funding from French public agencies may apply, read the Detailed Application Information. 

Partnerships

The Franco-American Fulbright Commission was established in 1948 to foster leadership, learning, and empathy between the United States and France. Today the Commission provides grants for its laureates to study and to conduct research in the United States or in France, thanks to the funding of both the French government, through the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs , and the American government through the Department of State .     Apply by October 2024 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 France Excellence Graduate Scholar  and gain access to the general benefits of the Graduate Scholars program detailed above, including tuition exemption.    

The ENS de Lyon  is small-size, multidisciplinary, research-oriented public graduate school focusing on high-level education and research across the sciences and humanities. The campus of ENS de Lyon is in the heart of France's second largest city, less than two hours by train from Paris, Marseille, Geneva, and the Alps. Apply by January 10, 2024 for a master's degree , and apply at the same time for an ENS Scholarship of Excellence , which provides a stipend of 1,000€ per month to selected scholars. Through a partnership between ENS de Lyon and the Embassy of France in the United States, up to 3 successful US applicants who have been awarded an ENS de Lyon Scholarship of Excellence will receive additional support as a France Excellence Graduate Scholar and gain access to the general benefits of the Graduate Scholars program detailed above, including tuition exemption.

The École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (School of Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences) is a graduate-only research institution founded in 1984 as a ‘grand établissement’ alongside the College de France, the Institut d’études politiques de Paris and the Conservatoire national des arts et métiers.  EHESS hosts scholars from all over the world committed to the study of contemporary societies seen within broad cultural and historical contexts. EHESS trains masters and doctoral students across all disciplines of the social and human sciences (history, anthropology, sociology, economics, geography, linguistics, psychology, demography, cognitive science, political science, philosophy, and mathematics). With its high percentage of international students and faculty, EHESS has created a unique global academic network. With over 1,000 round-table seminars a year, in which faculty and guest scholars present and discuss their current research with students, EHESS occupies a central position in French intellectual life. EHESS has its main campus in Paris with one regional campus in Marseille.

Through a partnership between EHESS and the Embassy of France in the United States, up to 3 successful US applicants who obtain admission into an EHESS national master’s degree program will receive support as a Graduate Scholar in France and gain access to the general benefits of the Graduate Scholars program detailed above, including exemption of national tuition fees.

Scholars are funded for the full duration of their graduate program in France 

• Students entering into the first year (M1) or the second year (M2) of a Master's degree may apply. Scholars entering the first year of a two-year program will be funded for the entirety of the degree program. Scholars entering the second year of a two-year program will be funded for one year. Scholars entering a one-year degree program will be funded for one year. Continued funding is dependent on academic success and fulfilling all reporting requirements. Please note that funding does not continue if the student is participating in a mobility program in another country outside of France during their Master's studies. 

Scholarship Details 

General information from the campus france agency regarding the french government's  bourse de couverture sociale /social security grant , eligibility criteria, candidates should meet the following eligibility criteria:.

• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident (students with French citizenship are not eligible to apply);
• Have gained admission, or be in the process of applying for admission, to Master's level degree a public French institution of higher education (in either M1 or M2). Eligible Master's programs include national degrees  within French  public universités   and additional public institutions of higher education  authority of the MESRI. 
• Have an undergraduate record of academic excellence;
• Demonstrate high potential for academic excellence at the graduate level; 
• Demonstrate high potential for an impactful professional career in their respective field; 
• Demonstrate financial need. A key goal of this scholarship program is to provide financial support for students who may not otherwise have the means to consider pursuing graduate school in France. As such, financial need of the applicant is considered in the selection process.

How to Apply

The application for the 2024-2025 cohort is open., apply here .

• Applications open:  April 1, 2024 
• Deadline for online applications and supplementary documents: April 22, 2024 
• Scholar selection decisions announced:  May 2024 

Online Application Process

The online application form includes the following information:

• Information about the Master's degree program/s to which you have been admitted, or to which you are in the process of applying;  
• Etudes en France Dossier Number (if you have submitted an Etudes en France Application as an HDAP Candidate);  
• How has your previous undergraduate academic background prepared you for this Master's program? (2,500 characters max.) 
• How does this Master's program align with your professional goals? (2,500 characters max.) 
• Optional: Do your professional goals align with any of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals ? If so, please describe that alignment. (2,500 characters max.)
• Please describe why becoming a Campus France USA Graduate Scholar and having access to the tuition waiver and other benefits of this Bourse de couverture sociale would be important for you as you consider the financial commitment of graduate study. (2,500 characters max.)  
• A recent resumé or CV;
• Official undergraduate transcripts and letter of good standing (if not yet graduated);
• Letters of recommendation that focus on academic potential, research potential, and/or ability to adapt to a new academic environment (optional, unless already included in your EEF application);
• Proof of acceptance to a Master's program at a French university (if already admitted) or proof of submission of an admissions application to a Master's program at a French university (if awaiting admissions decisions).  NOTE: Supporting documents are not required for this online application if candidates have already submitted an HDAP Candidate application via Etudes en France.

For inquiries about the Campus France USA Graduate Scholars Program, please contact: 

Campus France USA Embassy of France in the United States  [email protected]  

2023-2024 Selected Graduate Scholars

The 2023-2024 cohort of graduate scholars in france attended master's-level programs in france including, but not limited to: .

Université de Tours,   Master Sciences humaines et sociales, mention Musicologie        

Université de Paris 8,  Master Ecologie des arts et des médias : esthétiques et pratiques contemporaines de l’art     

Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon,   Master Lettres, parcours Lettres modernes       

Sorbonne Université,  Master Sciences humaines et sociales mention Histoire de l'art et archéologie parcours Histoire de l'art: création, diffusion et patrimoine

Sorbonne Université,  Master LLCER Etudes anglophone  

Sorbonne Université,  Master Arts, lettres, langues mention Lettres parcours Lettres Classique           

Ecole centrale de Lyon,   Master of Aerospace Engineering  

Paris Sciences et Lettres - École Normale Supérieure,  Master in Quantum Engineering  

Université de Bourgogne,  Master Contrôle et Durabilité des Matériels   

Université Paris Cité,  Master Biologie Santé - Parcours: Développement, inflammation, régénération   

Université Paris Cité , Master Santé publique    

Université Paris Cité,   Master Langues, Littératures et Civilisations Etrangères et Régionales (LLCER) - Parcours Études Anglophones : Linguistique anglaise   

Université de Bordeaux,  Master in Digital Public Health    

Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales,  Master Sciences humaines et sociales mention Arts, littératures, langages : parcours Formes et objets

Université Paris-Saclay , Master Biologie Santé  

Université Rennes 2 , Master Arts, lettres, langues mention linguistique et didactique des langues  

Université Paris Cité , Master Psychologie clinique, psychopathologie et psychologie de la santé - Parcours : Psychologie clinique de la santé  

Université Lumière Lyon 2 , Master MEEF - Second degré - Langues vivantes étrangères : Anglais  

Université d'Aix-Marseille,  Master Cinéma et Audiovisuel      

Université de Grenoble Alpes , Master philosophie parcours Philosophie de la cognition             

The 2022-2023 cohort of Graduate Scholars in France attended Master's-level programs in France including, but not limited to: 

Sorbonne Université, Master of Computer Science - Quantum Information (IQ)

Université Clermont Auvergne, Master Economie du développement

Université Paris Cité, Master of Arts and Visual Culture

Université Paris Cité, Master Langues, Littératures et Civilisations Etrangères et Régionales parcours Etudes Anglophones : Linguistique

Sorbonne Université, Master Littérature française

Université Toulouse Jean Jaurès, Master Économie Écologique et Développement Durable (2E2D)

Sorbonne Université, Master Etudes Anglophones

Université Jean Moulin Lyon III, Master Droit privé international et comparé

Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale, Master Langues, Littératures et Civilisations Etrangères et Régionales (LLCER)

Université de Strasbourg, Master of Physics

Université Grenoble Alpes, Master Sciences de la Terre, Planètes, Environnement parcours Hydroressources et Qualité des Milieux

Université de Bourgogne, Master Intercultural Management

Sorbonne Université, Master Biologie moléculaire et cellulaire (BMC)

Université Jean Monnet, Master Traduction et interprétation parcours Métiers de la rédaction et de la traduction

Université Paris Cité, Master Film Studies

Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, Master Urbanisme et aménagement

Université de Paris Cité, Master Linguistique Théorique et Expérimental

Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Master Culture et communication mention Création numérique parcours Innovations en communication

Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Master Innovative Drugs

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With its 21 doctoral schools, Université Paris Cité offers many doctoral students the opportunity to train through research in all major disciplinary fields. At the national level, once fully operational, Université Paris Cité will offfer 5% of all PhD degrees in France.

Université Paris Cité is committed to a doctoral policy aimed at research training and training by research. It trains future researchers and teacher-researchers as well as future high-level executives.

Astronomy and Astrophysics Ile-de-France – ED 127 Director : Mr. Thierry FOUCHET Contact : Mrs. Jacqueline PLANCY

Environmental Sciences Ile-de-France – ED 129 Director : Mrs Pascale BOURUET-AUBERTOT Contact : Mrs Laurence AMSILI-TOUCHON

Doctoral School of Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electronics of Paris (EDITE) – ED 130 Director : Mr. Carlos AGON Contact : Mrs Rose NAHAN

Language, Litterature and Imagery : civilisations and humanities – ED 131 Director : Mr. Mathieu DUPLAY Co-director : Mrs Emmanuelle ANDRE Contact : Mrs Robin CHEVALIER

Cognition, Brain, Behaviour (ED3C) – ED 158 Director : Mr Alain TREMBLEAU Deputy director UPCité   :Mrs Thérèse COLLINS Contact : Mrs Hélène JOUANNE

Cognition, Behaviour, Human behaviour (3CH) – ED 261 Director : Mrs Karine DORE-MAZARS Contact : Mrs Lucie ALEX

Legal, political sciences, economics and management – ED 262 Director  : Mrs Anémone CARTIER-BRESSON Contact : Mrs Josie YEYE

Mathematical science Paris Centre – ED 386 Director : M. Elisha FALBEL Co-director  : M. Pierre-Henri CHAUDOUARD Contact : Mrs Amina HARITI

Physical Chemistry and Analytical chemistry – ED 388 Director : Mrs Alexa COURTY Contact : Mrs Konnavadee SOOBRAYEN

Pierre Louis Doctoral School of Public Health in Paris : Epidemiology and Biomedical Information Sciences – ED 393 Director  : Mr. Pierre-Yves BOËLLE Contact : Mrs Koltoum BEN SAID

Research in Psychoanalysis – ED 450 Director : Mrs Mi-Kyung YI Co-director : Mr Thamy AYOUCH Contact : Mr Ali BRADOR

Frontiers of Innovation in Research and Education (FIRE) – ED 474 Director : Mrs Muriel MAMBRINI-DOUDET  Co-directeur David TARESTE Contact : Mrs Elodie KASLIKOWSKI

Earth and Environmental Sciences and Physics of the Universe – ED 560 Director : Mr. Fabien CASSE Contacts : Mrs Alissa MARTEAU

Hematology, Oncogenesis, and Biotherapies – ED 561 Director  : Mr. Raphaël ITZYKSON Contacts : Mr Maxime DA CUNHA / Mrs Aurélie BULTELLE

Bio Sorbonne Paris Cité – ED 562 Director : Mrs Caroline LE VAN KIM – Co-Director : Mrs Chantal DESDOUETS Contacts : Mr Louis DUVAL-KISTER

Drug Toxicology, Chemistry and Imaging (MTCI) – ED 563 Director  : Mrs Marie-Christine LALLEMAND Contact : Mrs Elisabeth HOMBRADOS

Physics in Ile de France – ED 564 Director  : Mr Frédéric CHEVY Co-director : Mr Philippe LAFARGE Contact : Mrs Monia MESTAR

Sports, Motricity and Humain mobility sciences (SSMMH) – ED 566 Director  : Mrs Isabelle SIEGLER Co-director : Mr. Bernard ANDRIEU Contact : Mrs Marie-Pierre RICHOUX

Language Sciences – ED 622 Director : Mrs Caterina DONATI Contact : Mrs Chafia AIT-HELAL

Knowledge, Science, Education – ED 623 Co-Director : Mr. Fabrice VANDEBROUCK Co-Director : Mrs Anne BARRERE Contact : Mrs Agathe TRAN

Social Sciences – ED 624

Department 1 Director : Mrs Véronique PETIT Contact : Mr. Jérôme BROCHERIOU

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Director : Mr Antoine REBERIOUX Contact : Mrs Sarah RAHMANI

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The PhD Track: a support programme for doctoral studies

The PhD Track programme at Université Paris-Saclay provides students with a support programme, mentoring from a researcher or lecturer and funding during the two years of Master’s study and the three-year PhD contract carried out in one of the university’s laboratories. Programme laureates are selected following an application and interview. 

Who can apply?

1st year Master’s students (M1) at Université Paris-Saclay , who are interested in research-based education can apply to the University’s PhD Track. The programme is open to all fields of study. 

To apply for the first session in 2023-2024, candidates must develop one or more personal projects around either of the following themes: health sciences and sustainable development.

Programme content

The PhD Track programme includes:

• One-to-one support during Master’s study by a mentor from one of the university’s research units
• A support programme (PhD Master’s programme)
• A 10-month study scholarship which can be renewed once, subject to the decision made by the monitoring committee 
• A PhD contract , subject to the favourable opinion of the doctoral school 
• A commitment from the student to be an ambassador for Université Paris-Saclay in their field of study.

Please note: it is not possible to take a gap year during the PhD track programme, nor is it possible to combine scholarships from the programme with other excellence grants.

The programme is closely linked to the university’s Graduate Schools , which together aim to strengthen education via and for research. The PhD Master’s programme is designed to support Master’s students with the development of their thesis project and their admission to doctoral studies. 

Read the regulation document for the Phd Track:

Calendar 2023 -2024 

Before applying: students can get in touch with their Graduate School contact.

How to apply (Applications closed on 11/12/2023 at 11:00 a.m.)

Before completing this form, please check that you have the following items:

• Your resume (1 page)
• A document presenting your project and your motivations (3 to 5 pages)
• Your school report of last school years (or final years of schooling)
• The opinion of mastre's degree major supervisor or the M1 platform or its representative
• A letter of recommendation (proposed mentor or GS programme referee or referee from previous experience)
• Certificate of admission for the 2023-2024 academic year
• You will also be asked to provide a short description of your project

The application can be completed in either English or French.

Applications closed on 11/12/2023 at 11:00 a.m.

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MESR (French higher education and research ministry) is one of the two French ministries in charge of education and the leading French ministries in charge of research. MESR is structured in two main general directorates: DGSIP and DGRI.

The “Direction Générale de la Recherche et de l’Innovation” (DGRI) (Directorate for Research & Innovation) prepares research relevant policies and orientations and verify its implementation. It oversees many research organisations, universities and the French Research Council (ANR). Its budget dedicated to research amounts to 7,86 G€ for 2013. At the European level, DGRI is in the lead ministry in establishing the French position on research relevant EU policies.

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I am currently a master's student in Germany. Recently, I had an opportunity to apply to a PhD position in a French research institute (very prestigious one). However, I heard that in France, I have to get a funding by applying (with my potential advisor) to a funding source. We wrote a proposal and applied together to get the funding. To me, this system is very new, since usually in other countries if the thesis advisor likes you, that should mean that you are in.

So how competitive is getting this PhD grant in France? I heard that I will have an interview from the funding source and they will ask about my proposal whether or not it is worth to fund me. It will be very awkward if I don't get the funding because we prepared the application together and spend a lot of time to this. I am a non-French speaker if this matters.

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PhD positions in France and Australia - MSCA COFUND

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Offer description.

The Australia France Network of Doctoral Excellence (AUFRANDE) is a highly ambitious interdisciplinary doctoral program linking France and Australia, with a strong support from the industry. AUFRANDE seeks to  recruit excellent doctoral researchers of any nationality, gender, and background from around the world .

AUFRANDE offers the recruited researchers an outstanding experience with excellent working conditions, including full-time employment contract in France with attractive salaries including social security benefits, a unique international research environment, and an innovative research training program in which they will deepen core scientific skills and develop new ones in complementary disciplines and sectors.

International mobility is a core feature of the program with a residential year in Australia and participation in regular events where researchers share common experiences and build a sustainable community, laying a strong foundation for long-term impact on future collaborations and careers.

15+ industry-supported positions are now open! 

Benefits for recruited researchers include:

• Enrolment in a  doctoral program in 2 entities in France and Australia , with the chance to be awarded dual doctorates;
• Work on innovative projects of high commercial and societal value;
• Be recruited in France under a full-time employment contract for a minimum period of 36-months;
• Earn an above-national standard salary including social security coverage;
• See the world with once-in-a-lifetime experiences, including a 6 to 12 months  residential stay in Australia ;
• Form part of a rich multidisciplinary network of researchers and supervisors;
• Work closely with industry leaders and gain experience with the AUFRANDE’S pool of industry supporters.

AUFRANDE is co-funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement no. 101081465.

Where to apply

Requirements.

Applicants must meet the academic criteria for admission to the doctoral programs at both the French and the Australian enrolling universities.

Please refer to section 4 of each position description (PDF downloadable from  https://aufrande.eu/recruitment/open-positions/ ) and to the universities' website to understand if you meet entry requirements for the position.

Note that you may apply if you are currently enrolled in a Master's program and will graduate during 2024.

Applicants must have a demonstrable  C1 level of English  (both speaking and in writing). 

Additional Information

Applicants must  fulfill ALL the following minimum eligibility criteria  at the date of the call deadline (27 August 2024):

1. Applicants must have not yet been awarded a doctoral degree . Researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will NOT be considered eligible to apply.

2. Applicants may not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in France for more than 12 months in the last 3 years . 

3. Applicants may not be permanently employed by the chosen Research Host.

1 - Online application: Submit your complete application through the online portal before 27 August 2024. Applications not complying with AUFRANDE and the 2 PhD awarding institutions’ requirements will be disregarded. 

2 - Eligibility check: AUFRANDE Team and both PhD awarding institutions will check whether your application complies with the requirements and meets the MSCA eligibility criteria.

3 - Assessment of eligible applications and first ranking: Applications that meet the eligibility criteria will be assessed by the assigned Selection Panel against the Evaluation Criteria (refer to the Guide for Evaluators, available on AUFRANDE website for more information).

4 - Interviews: Applicants shortlisted by the Selection Panel will be invited for an interview (by videoconference). Applicants will be contacted at least 5 days before the date of the interview.

5 - Final ranking and allocation of positions; If you have been successful at the interview and are the preferred candidate for the position, you will receive a conditional offer letter for admission into the AUFRANDE Program around November 2024.

6 - Onboarding of successful Applicants: You will need to complete the registration process to be enrolled as a Doctoral Candidate at your 2 PhD awarding institutions, in France and Australia, and formalize your employment contract at your research host. You will then receive your offer letters issued by the institutions.

7 - Stat your PhD in January 2025.

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European Research Council: 53 Starting Grants for French researchers

The mission of the European Research Council (ERC) is to turn Europe into a scientific powerhouse. And the organization has just published the list of the 397 winning researchers of the Starting Grants 2022 call. These researchers will benefit from a total budget of €619 million under the Horizon Europe programme.

With 53 candidates ranked, France is the second largest European country to benefit from this call.

Created in 2007, the European Research Council (ERC) is a European Union body responsible for coordinating research efforts between EU Member States. The Council funds creative researchers of all nationalities and ages to carry out scientific projects across Europe. As such, the ERC is the first European funding agency dedicated to promoting scientific excellence “at the frontier of knowledge”. As part of the Horizon 2020 project, the ERC is at the forefront of deploying support to scientists in the form of numerous grants awarded to European researchers.

A programme created for young researchers

The Starting Grants programme, which is aimed at young researchers at the beginning of their career (two to seven years after obtaining their thesis), is an entirely bottom-up programme. Open to all disciplines , Starting Grants reward “breakthrough projects that aim to push back the frontiers of knowledge”. The only selection criterion, stresses the French website dedicated to Horizon Europe, is the “scientific excellence”.

The Starting Grants, which amount to an average of €1.5 million over five years , is designed to help young scientists and academics form a research team of their choice for projects based on “ambitious and risky subjects, responding to innovative scientific challenges or barriers not yet addressed”.

French research in a good position

The Starting Grants programme registered more than 4,000 proposals, examined by panels of renowned researchers from all over the world, which resulted in the selection of 397 winners. With 53 successful candidates and a success rate of 15.2%, France is ranked 2nd in the list of beneficiary countries . The country is behind Germany (72 successful candidates) and ahead of the United Kingdom (46 successful candidates) and the Netherlands (44 successful candidates). In total, 22 European countries have benefited from Starting Grants, distributed among researchers of 45 nationalities. They include 67 German, 58 Italian, 44 French and 27 Dutch researchers. It should also be noted that 13 researchers, who were previously based in the United States, will be “moving to Europe thanks to this funding”.  Furthermore, while the majority of successful researchers are male, female researchers have won around 43% of the grants , an increase of 37% compared to 2020 and “highest percentage so far”. 

All research disciplines

In terms of scientific fields, the selected proposals cover all research disciplines . Horizon Europe describe them all as excellent projects designed by scientists and academics, ranging from “the medical applications of artificial intelligence, to the science of controlling matter with light, to the design of a legal regime for fair influence marketing”. More precisely, 43% of the 397 winners’ projects concern the physical sciences and engineering (172 laureates), 28% the life sciences (111 laureates) and 29% the humanities and social sciences (114 laureates).

Many French host institutions

For France, the ranking is similar: 28 successful candidates are working (and researching) in Physical Sciences, 17 in Life Sciences and 8 in Humanities.

Regarding host institutions in France, they are divided as follows: CNRS hosts 26 winners, INSERM hosts four and INRIA three. The other researchers belong to other organisations, such as IRD, INRAE, CEA and the University of Montpellier (two laureates each), as well as 12 other entities (including eight universities) with one laureate each. Finally, it should be noted that, according to Horizon Europe, the grants awarded “will create more than 2,000 jobs for post-doctoral fellows, doctoral students and other staff of the host institutions” .

Related contents

• Overview of the starting grants https://www.horizon-europe.gouv.fr/resultats-de-l-appel-erc-starting-grants-2021-29119
• European Research Council (ERC) website https://erc.europa.eu/

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