The Pasteur – Paris University International Doctoral Program (PPU) program is inviting applications from worldwide applicants. This doctoral program is for students who have obtained or will obtain a Master degree in the life sciences from a non-French University. All students accepted into the program will receive a salary for living expenses, health insurance and paid tuition. The application call is open for the class beginning in October 2016.

Study Subject(s): The titles of PhD projects and the names of the laboratory heads and thesis directors are listed on the Pasteur Institute website. For each project, there is a direct link to a description of the project proposal with contact information. The first step is to apply to the thesis director of the project(s) of interest by sending a CV and a letter of motivation. You may apply to more than one since each thesis director must choose just one candidate to present to the Admissions committee.
Course Level: The courses proposed to the students are proposed as well to post-doctoral fellows and professionals.
Scholarship Provider: Pasteur Institute, France
Award can be taken at: Pasteur Institute, Paris, France

Accreditation: A PhD diploma will be delivered by Paris University at the end of the 36 months.

Eligibility: This doctoral program is for students who have obtained or will obtain a Master degree (or equivalent) in the life sciences from a non-French University. All students accepted into the program will receive a salary for living expenses, health insurance and paid tuition. The program is run in English and knowledge of French is not required. Eligibility criteria are listed on the website (see “Application information” and “FAQ”).

Open for International Students: Doctoral program is open for international students.

Description: The program aims to meet the highest standards for education and training of Ph.D. students in the world. While spending most of the time working in the individual research projects in a laboratory at Institut Pasteur, students benefit from excellent scientific courses and professional development trainings. The students will also be able to attend exciting seminars and participate in interactive workshops, annual retreats and journal clubs. The students within this program will be well supported by the staff for the students’ scientific education and to provide assistance in any practical matters. A thesis advisory committee (TAC) will follow the students’ research progress and will offer guidance as needed in addition to that provided by the laboratory in which the student is working. The program offers a salary covering living costs and including health insurance. The program also offers assistance in obtaining housing upon arrival in France. Financial support for attending international conferences or summer courses will also be provided.

Number of award(s): About 15 to 20 can apply for this doctoral program.

Duration of award(s): The duration of this program is 36 months.

What does it cover? It covers all the topics described in the projects listed on the website.

Selection criteria: The application process consists of three steps: (i) the candidate must select and be selected by a host laboratory, keeping in mind that each advisor can present only one candidate. ; (ii) applications are filled out by the candidate together with the host laboratory and are submitted by host laboratories. Applications are evaluated by an Admissions committee that selects candidates for an interview at the Pasteur Institute; (iii) these candidates are invited for a four-day interview on the Pasteur Institute campus and present their past and future works to the Admissions committee (see the details in application information).

Notification: Candidates will be notified by mid-December whether they are accepted or not for the interviews scheduled in February 9-12, 2016.

How to Apply: The first step is to identify and contact a host lab in which you would be interested in doing your Ph.D. research. The list of labs participating in the call 2016 is posted on Pasteur Institute website.

Application Deadline: The deadline for the application is on November 20. Laboratories may be contacted from now until November 6th, the sooner the better. The full applications, prepared jointly by the candidate and the laboratory, are due November 20.  Interviews of selected candidates will take place February 9-12, 2016. Start of the PhD: October 3rd, 2016.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application