Partially funded

Eiffel Excellence Scholarship (Master and Doctorate) at Lyon 3

Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, France

Scholarship overview

The Eiffel programme is run by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to attract top foreign students to master's and doctoral programmes in French institutions. Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 submits candidates for the 2027 selection.

Eligible fields are sciences and technology (biology and health, ecological transition, mathematics and digital, engineering sciences) and humanities and social sciences (French history, language and civilisation; law and political science; economics and management). Lyon 3 specialises in humanities and social sciences.

Award Information

Master

  • Foreign nationality.
  • Born after 31 March 1997.
  • Enrolling in a master's-level diploma programme accredited by the French State.
  • Not eligible: French nationals (including dual nationals), candidates currently studying in France, programmes not leading to a master's diploma, French programmes delivered abroad, apprenticeship or professionalisation contracts, candidates rejected in a previous Eiffel selection, previous Eiffel master's holders, holders of another French government scholarship (even health insurance only), and candidates below the programme's required French level.
  • Monthly allowance of 1,200 EUR (master).
  • Direct payment of services including international and national transport, insurance, housing search and cultural activities.
  • Duration: up to 24 months for Master 1; up to 12 months for Master 2.
  • Master 2027 applications: 16 November 2026, 23:59 French time.
  • Doctorate applications: 1 December 2026, 23:59 French time.
  1. Prepare the complete file with the Master 2027 form and the signed candidate charter (Déclaration et engagement du candidat).
  2. Email it to [email protected] (International Relations Department) before the deadline.
  3. Doctoral candidates first contact the Direction de la recherche et des études doctorales ([email protected]) and use the Doctorate form and charter.
  4. Eiffel does not exempt candidates from standard requirements for foreign students, including visas.

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Documents you will need

  • Completed Master 2027 form.
  • ID copy showing name, first name and date of birth.
  • CV in French or English, maximum two pages.
  • Copies of latest diplomas with date, specialty, grades and any other proof of excellence.
  • Language certificate or diploma, if applicable.
  • Transcripts for the last three years, from France and/or abroad.
  • Professional project in French or English, one to two pages.
  • For dual degrees: the agreement between institutions and procedure details.
  • Signed charter 2027.

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