Are you a first year Master’s student (M1) at Université Paris-Saclay and interested in doing a PhD? With the PhD Track programme, Université Paris-Saclay is here to help you with one-to-one support, mentoring and funding. Interested? You can apply to the programme in November 2023.
1st year Master’s students (M1) at Université Paris-Saclay, who are interested in research-based education can apply to the University’s PhD Track, which is being launched for the first time in 2023-2024. The PhD Track is programme aimed at 1st year Master’s students who are considering doing a PhD.
The PhD Track programme includes: one-to-one support during Master’s study by a mentor from one of the university’s research units, a support programme (PhD Master’s programme), a 10-month study scholarship which can be renewed once (subject to the decision made by the monitoring committee), a PhD contract (subject to the favourable opinion of the doctoral school), and a commitment from the student to be an ambassador for Université Paris-Saclay in their field of study.
Programme laureates are selected by a jury, following an application and interview process.
To apply in 2023-2024, candidates must develop their project around either of the following themes: health sciences or sustainable development.
Please note: it is not possible to take a gap year during the PhD track programme, nor is it possible to combine scholarships from the programme with other excellence grants. Find out more about the PhD Track regulations.
Doctoral study allows you to learn about and via research, increase your understanding of your chosen field of study, boost and diversify your skills, and develop a high level of scientific expertise in a given area. Doctoral study promotes the acquisition of knowledge, know-how and interpersonal skills, all of which are essential in top-level professionals in academic institutions, companies and senior public service.
Université Paris-Saclay will answer all questions interested students may have about the PhD Track programme during two webinars, to be held on Monday 2 October at 5.30pm and Friday 6 October at 1pm.
The PhD Track programme at Université Paris-Saclay provides students with a support programme, mentoring from a researcher or lecturer and funding during the two years of Master’s study and the three
