Summary: Applications are invited for the PhD@Tec21 doctoral fellowship programme, offering 7 fully funded, full-time PhD positions at Université Grenoble Alpes in France. Supported by the European Union’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA COFUND), this international programme combines advanced research in mechanical and process engineering with industry and international academic secondments.
Overview & Key Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Position / Designation | PhD Fellow / Doctoral Researcher |
| Programme | PhD@Tec21 (Laboratoire d’Excellence Tec21) |
| Funding Source | Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) COFUND |
| Host Institution | Université Grenoble Alpes |
| Location | Grenoble, France (with international/industrial secondments) |
| Number of Positions | 7 PhD Topics |
| Deadline for Application | 28 February 2027 |
Scholarship Description
PhD@Tec21 is the flagship doctoral training initiative of the Laboratoire d’Excellence Tec21, backed by the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action COFUND scheme. The programme offers competitive full-time employment contracts for doctoral candidates at Université Grenoble Alpes. Fellows benefit from high-level supervision, interdisciplinary training, state-of-the-art facilities, and planned secondment periods in partner industries or leading foreign research institutions.
Research Areas
The positions focus on innovative topics across mechanical and process engineering, structured around four primary research axes:
- Coupling fluid and solid mechanics
- Coupling fluid mechanics with bio-physical phenomena
- Mechanics of and for the living matter
- Advanced numerical tools and experimental methods
Location
The primary research work will be conducted at Université Grenoble Alpes, France, alongside mandatory research or industrial secondments at collaborating national and international institutions.
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Applicants must hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent diploma conferring a degree that enables enrollment in a doctoral programme) in mechanical engineering, physics, process engineering, applied mathematics, or related scientific disciplines.
- Applicants must comply with standard Marie Skłodowska-Curie mobility rules and meet academic excellence requirements.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential for collaborative international research.
How to Apply
- Visit the official application portal and browse the list of available PhD topics.
- Review the specific guidelines in the Instructions to applicants section.
- Create an account on the Sciencesconf platform.
- Complete your application profile and upload the required supporting documents (CV, academic transcripts, reference letters, and statement of purpose).
- Submit your application before the call deadline.
Last Date for Application
The deadline to submit online applications is 28 February 2027.
Application Link
For more information, topic descriptions, and to submit your application, please visit: PhD@Tec21 Application Platform
