European Research Scholarship for PhD Students in France with Monthly Financial Support of Up to €450

Université PSL offers the Erasmus+ doctoral mobility grant to doctoral students enrolled at the university for the 2026–2027 academic year who want to undertake study or training mobility at a partner institution in Europe. Institutional deadlines vary, with the latest listed deadline falling on December 10, 2026.

About the Erasmus Plus Doctoral Mobility Grant

The funding is offered through the PSL-BRIDGE (Building Research Initiatives for Doctoral Growth in Europe) mobility consortium. It aims to encourage mobility among European higher education institutions and research organizations, help early-career researchers expand their scientific networks and develop technical and soft skills, and contribute to PSL’s scientific collaborations. Depending on the doctoral student’s institution, eligible formats may include study or internship mobility, training, or other listed Erasmus+ mobility types. Conference and seminar participation is not eligible.

Eligible mobility can start in February 2027, and the overall mobility period runs from February through December 2027. A stay must last at least five days within the six-month funding period, although the stay may continue beyond that funding period. Some schools specify their own maximum funded durations: ENS and ENC list up to five days for short-term and 90 days for long-term mobility, while the Observatoire de Paris lists up to 15 days for short-term and 60 days for long-term mobility.

Living support depends on the destination country. For student mobility lasting more than two months, the monthly contribution is €450 for Group 1 destinations and €400 for Groups 2 and 3. For short-term student mobility, the rate is €79 per day for stays of one to 14 days and €56 per day for stays of 15 to 21 days. The living contribution covers the days actually spent in the host country plus two travel days.

Travel costs are partly supported through a flat-rate allowance calculated from the distance from Paris. The amount depends on the distance band and whether standard or eco-friendly transport is used; eligible eco-friendly modes include trains, buses, and carpooling. Doctoral students undertaking internship mobility may receive a €150 monthly allowance, which does not apply to short-term stays of less than two months. Additional inclusion support may also be available: €250 per month for student mobility lasting more than two months, or €100 for short-term stays of up to 14 days and €150 for stays longer than 14 days. Students with disabilities may be eligible for further assistance for costs related to specific needs.

Applications are reviewed by a committee composed of representatives from institutional international relations and research offices and graduate program directors. Applicants are notified according to their institution’s calendar. The general call lists applications opening between October and November/December 2026, selection and notifications in December 2026 or January 2027, and mobility from February to December 2027. For further funding options, browse grants and funding opportunities and other opportunities for youth.

Who Should Apply

This grant is intended for doctoral students enrolled at Université PSL during 2026–2027 and working on a dissertation at one of its member schools. Previous recipients of mobility grants may apply again, although they will not receive priority. Applicants should check the instructions and deadline set by their own institution because available mobility types and required materials differ by school.

Key Highlights

• Funding for eligible doctoral study or training mobility in Europe.
• Minimum stay of five days; mobility may begin in February 2027.
• Monthly living support of €400 or €450 for long-term student mobility, depending on destination group.
• Travel contribution calculated from the distance from Paris.
• Institution-specific application deadlines; the latest listed deadline is December 10, 2026.