France

Course length does not tell you how much research it includes.

For a programme-specific duration, check the course curriculum and research regulations. No national duration estimate is asserted here.

Sources: French national doctoral platform: Funding; French national doctoral platform: Before doctoral study.

1. Department admission Funding for a class
2. Supervisor admission An academic agrees to work with you
3. Advertised position A salary tied to a project
4. Programme-specific Check official admissions instructions Applies to this country.

Use the institution’s official admissions instructions for your chosen degree. Check academic eligibility, supervisor requirements and funding selection separately.

Use the institution’s current programme fee schedule. No verified national fee estimate is quoted here.

1. Employment example Applies to this country.
2. Stipend example
3. Scholarship example
4. Fee rate
5. Check funding terms

The public doctoral contract has a minimum salary of €2,300 gross per month in 2026. Other doctoral funding arrangements exist, so check the contract offered.

Sources: French national doctoral platform: Funding; French national doctoral platform: Before doctoral study.

Eligible graduates can apply for a job-search or business-creation residence route. Degree, previous status and nationality affect the applicable procedure.

Fees, funding, and visa rules change. Confirm current terms with the university or the government source before you apply.

Sources: French national doctoral platform: Funding; Carte de séjour ou VLS-TS - Recherche d'emploi/création d'entreprise | Service Public.

Official sources

• French national doctoral platform: Funding
  doctorat.gouv.fr. Checked 2026-10-30.
• French national doctoral platform: Before doctoral study
  doctorat.gouv.fr. Checked 2026-10-30.
• Carte de séjour ou VLS-TS - Recherche d'emploi/création d'entreprise | Service Public
  www.service-public.gouv.fr. Checked 2026-10-30.