Partially funded

IMDEA Scholarships, International Master's Degree in ElectroAcoustics (EMV Foundation - Institut de France)

Le Mans Université, France

Scholarship overview

The IMDEA scholarship programme is funded by the EMV Foundation, under the aegis of the Institut de France. It aims to attract international students with a good scientific level and a passion for electroacoustics to the International Master's Degree in ElectroAcoustics (IMDEA) at Le Mans Université. Winners receive the financial support needed to complete their studies in the programme.

Up to 6 scholarships can be awarded each academic year, 3 in Master 1 and 3 in Master 2. The convention with the foundation runs for 2022-2027, with a maximum budget of EUR 42,000 for 2026-2027.

A scholarship for women (EMV-Orosound), funded by the company Orosound with the foundation, has been part of the scheme to encourage female applicants.

Award Information

  • Open to French and foreign students, European or not.
  • Under 30 years old at the time of application.
  • Only applicants who have reached the 4th and last step of the IMDEA admission procedure can apply.
  • Students who already hold another scholarship or grant for the same academic year, French or foreign, cannot apply; the scholarships cannot be combined.
  • Master 1 scholarships can be renewed in Master 2 if attendance is perfect and results are very good (above the class average or above 12/20).
  • EUR 7,000 per student per academic year.
  • Paid by bank transfer in the first week of October.
  • Recipients commit to completing the whole academic year, exams included; payment can be suspended and repayment required if not.
  • The award does not cover tuition and student health insurance fees, visa and entry formalities, or travel to France on first arrival.

2026-2027 round: deadline 1 June 2026; individual results given on 19 June 2026. The 2027 IMDEA application period runs 11 January to 1 June 2027 (programme starts September 2027); the scholarship deadline for that intake has not been published.

  1. Contact the programme and complete the 4-step IMDEA admission procedure (online scientific test, project report, video interview, registration platform with supporting documents).
  2. Once at step 4, fill out the IMDEA scholarship application form, including the financial resources section and a motivation statement of up to 200 words.
  3. Sign the scholarship Terms and Conditions and submit before the deadline.
  4. Receive the result by individual email.

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Documents you will need

  • Completed IMDEA scholarship application form with personal data, estimated annual costs (tuition, travel, accommodation, living expenses) and financial resources.
  • Statement explaining the need for financial support (maximum 200 words).
  • Signed declaration of honour that no other scholarship is held for the year.
  • Signed Terms and Conditions.

How selection works

  • Academic excellence (overall Bachelor grade and scientific test grade).
  • Motivation.
  • Financial resources.
  • Committee of one EMV Foundation member and two professors involved in IMDEA.

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