ENS de Lyon Doctoral Co-funding Programme for International Students

• Co-funding of up to 50% of the amount required for enrolment (the required monthly financing is equal to the SMIC).
• Standard PhD: paid for the duration of the doctorate, maximum 3 years.
• International joint PhD (cotutelle): paid only for months of presence at ENS de Lyon, maximum 2 years.
• On thesis extension, a new application can be submitted via the laboratory.

2023/2024 call: deadline 30 June 2023, noon (Paris time). Applications examined in July.

1. Obtain or apply for external co-funding.
2. Prepare the full file.
3. Email it to the ENS de Lyon scientist mobility office (scientist.mobility [at] ens-lyon.fr) before the deadline.

• Application form completed and signed.
• Proof that external co-funding has been obtained or applied for.
• Cover letter.
• Reasoned opinion from the ENS de Lyon thesis supervisor.
• Reasoned opinion from the Doctoral School Director in Lyon.

• A selection commission examines applications in July.
• The number of awards depends on the available budget.
• Priority is given to joint PhDs.