PSL PhD Tracks
A five-year English-taught programme combining a funded master's (10,000 EUR per year) and a salaried PhD contract, entering from Master's year 1 in September 2027.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
France
Funding
Master's phase (2 years): 10,000 EUR per year, paid 1,000 EUR monthly over 10 months, no separate application. PhD phase (3 years): doctoral contract with minimum gross salary of 2,300 EUR per month. Funding does not cover tuition, housing or transport.
Eligible applicants
Bachelor's graduates aiming for research careers, entering Master's year 1
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Overview
PSL PhD Tracks is offered by Université PSL for Master’s, PhD study in France. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Master's stipend (10,000 EUR per year)
Included
PhD salary (min. 2,300 EUR gross per month)
Included
Welcome desk support and free online French classes
Included
Tuition, housing and transport
Not included
Master's phase (2 years): 10,000 EUR per year, paid 1,000 EUR monthly over 10 months, no separate application. PhD phase (3 years): doctoral contract with minimum gross salary of 2,300 EUR per month. Funding does not cover tuition, housing or transport. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- No nationality requirement stated
- International eligibility
- English at C1 is recommended and proof is required if English is not the first language. Some nationalities need the EEF visa pre-application after admission.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Academic excellence, research project quality, prior lab experience highly recommended
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- C1 level proof if English is not your first language
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- France
Official eligibility summary
For holders of a bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent, or final-year bachelor's students, who meet the entry requirements of the relevant master's. Direct entry into Master's year 2 or PhD year 1 is not possible. Tracks open for September 2027 are Chemistry, Life Sciences, Astrophysics and Computer Science.
Applicant profile
- Bachelor's graduates aiming for research careers, entering Master's year 1
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in France
Current-cycle criteria
- For holders of a bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent, or final-year bachelor's students, who meet the entry requirements of the relevant master's. Direct entry into Master's year 2 or PhD year 1 is not possible. Tracks open for September 2027 are Chemistry, Life Sciences, Astrophysics and Computer Science.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Academic CV
- Transcripts and diplomas (single PDF)
- Statement of purpose (one page)
- Research project (1 to 2 pages)
- Proof of English C1
- Two academic referees' contact details
How to apply
- 1
Submit the document-based application on the PSL portal
- 2
If eligible, attend a remote admissions interview in English
Application timeline
Application cycle
Applications for September 2027 entry run from 14 October to 14 December 2026 (11:59 pm CET); interviews January to March 2027 and results February to April 2027.
The listed deadline is December 14, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Université PSL
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is December 14, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.