CHORAL PhD Program: The CHORAL (Cultural Heritage Outreach in RomAnce Languages) PhD program offers 14 fully funded research grants for high-quality PhD candidates. Coordinated by Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour and part of the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, this program aims to train researchers in contemporary issues related to Cultural Heritage, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across various scientific domains.
Designation
PhD Research Candidate
Research Area
Cultural Heritage and its interdisciplinary aspects, including but not limited to architecture, anthropology, arts & culture, computer science, history, literature, linguistics, management, and musicology.
Location
Participating universities across the UNITA Alliance:
- Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour (France)
- Université Savoie Mont Blanc (France)
- Università degli Studi di Torino (Italy)
- Universidad de Zaragoza (Spain)
- Università degli Studi di Brescia (Italy)
- Universitatea Transilvania din Brașov (Romania)
Eligibility/Qualification
- Must hold a Master’s Degree before the application deadline (January 17, 2026).
- No prior doctoral degree is required.
- Candidates must not have resided or conducted their primary activities in the recruiting country for more than 12 months in the past 36 months.
- Open to researchers of any nationality.
- Minimum B2 level proficiency in English is required.
Job Description
Selected candidates will:
- Conduct research under joint supervision from two universities.
- Engage in international mobility, spending a minimum of 9 months outside the recruiting university.
- Benefit from a tailored doctoral training program including workshops and seminars.
- Enhance their professional profile through exposure to non-academic organizations relevant to their research.
How to Apply
- Register on the CHORAL application platform.
- Submit a complete application including:
- CV (in PDF format).
- Personal statement (in PDF format).
- Ethics and security self-assessment (in PDF format).
- Reference letters from two referees.
- Academic degrees and marks reports.
- Proof of English proficiency.
- A valid passport (for non-EU candidates).
- Declaration of honor regarding the truthfulness of the information provided.
Last Date for Apply
January 17, 2026, at 23:59 CET.
For further details and to apply, please visit the CHORAL application website.
