Offer Description
The BEST programme is launching its 1st call for PhD Fellowships with up to 19 fully funded positions starting on 1 September 2027 in the thematics Health & well-being, Global changes and Sustainable transitions.
The programme is cofunded by the European Union under Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) COFUND call and co-financed by the Université de Toulouse and its partners (UT Capitole, UT2J, ISAE, INP, INSA, IMT-MA, ENAC, INSERM, IRD, INRAE, INUC).
The available thesis projects are listed here: LINK
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be submitted via the BEST application portal.
Deadline for applications: 23 November 2026 12:00 PM Paris time.
Detailed information and instructions are provided in the Guide for Applicants and on the programme website.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
- Contract: Full-time, 36-month fixed-term French doctoral employment contract with an implementing partner (UT, UT Capitole, UT2J, ISAE, INP, INSA, IMT-MA, ENAC, INSERM, IRD, INRAE, INUC)).
- Salary: Net monthly salary for a BEST PhD fellow under French doctoral contract conditions is approximately €2,050 before income tax (see detail on application guide) - €2,200 for fellows with family obligations
- Allowances: Monthly travel and mobility allowance (€350).
TIMELINE
- Call for application opens: 21 September 2026
- Submission deadline: 23 November 2026 12:00 PM Paris time (UTC +2)
- Eligibility check: 24 November - 30 November 2026
- Written evaluation: December 4th to Janyary 15th
- Consolidation of pre-selected projects: January 19th to March 19th
- Oral evaluation: March 29th to April 4th
- Notification of results: From April 9th 2027
CONTACT
[contact details available in the full listing]
Where to apply
Website: https://edd-projets.utoulouse.fr/
Requirements
Research Field: All
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Specific Requirements
Academic Requirements:
By the call deadline, candidates must hold a master’s degree or equivalent diploma; and must not hold a doctoral degree.
Mobility Rule:
Applicants must not have resided or conducted their primary activity (work, studies, etc.) in the France for more than 12 months in the 36 months preceding the call deadline. Periods of stay as a tourist, refugee, or time spent in national service, are not considered as residency.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Additional Information
Website for additional job details: https://resana.numerique.gouv.fr/public/information/consulterAccessUrl?cle_url=[contact details available in the full listing]B2sIblZeWTJWagQ0Am4HIwRoAjBWdwkwC2QLblA4XmdVYgIyBWAAMABgBWZebA==
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 19
Company/Institute: See specific project description
Country: France
City: Toulouse
Contact
City: Toulouse
Website: https://doctorat.univ-toulouse.fr/cofund-best
Street: 118, Route de Narbonne
Postal Code: 31062
