Summary: The PRISM programme is launching its first call for applications to recruit 14 doctoral candidates. Selected candidates will join the 2026–2027 cohort, select from a catalogue of open proposals, and officially begin their doctoral research on March 1, 2027.
Designation: Doctoral Candidate / PhD Student
Research Area: Open to multiple disciplines. Applicants will select from a catalogue of 14 Open PhD Proposals advertised on the programme website and may further shape their selected proposal during the interview stage.
Location: France (Host laboratories are located in France, as indicated by the transnational mobility rule).
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Education: Must hold a Master’s degree or an equivalent postgraduate degree that formally entitles the applicant to start a doctorate at the time of application. Applicants who already hold a PhD are not eligible.
- Language: A minimum level of C1 (Advanced) in English is mandatory. No minimum level of French is required.
- Mobility Rule: Open to citizens of all nationalities. However, applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in France for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the application deadline.
- Availability: Must be available to start the PhD contract on schedule on March 1, 2027.
Job Description:
- Review and select a project from the 14 available PhD proposals on the PRISM website.
- Collaborate with the committee to further shape the selected research proposal during the interview stage.
- Conduct full-time doctoral-level research at the designated host laboratory starting March 2027.
- Successfully navigate a multi-stage selection timeline, including remote evaluations and online video conference interviews.
How to Apply:
- Ensure you meet all eligibility requirements and have all supporting documents ready before applying.
- Submit the complete application in English exclusively through the PRISM website.
- Consult the “How to apply ? > Guide for applicants” section on the programme website for detailed instructions and guidelines.
Last Date for Apply: October 31, 2026
