International
The ECLIS Doctoral School, through its research units and institutions, has many partnerships with international research units. These privileged relationships offer opportunities for PhD students to internationalize their academic pathway.
Whether for a short trip (for example, to attend a conference), a longer or shorter research stay in a laboratory, or a joint supervision agreement, international mobility helps strengthen one’s scientific network and represents a valuable asset for future career prospects.
Support for International Mobility
There are multiple possible sources of funding, and it is difficult to establish an exhaustive list. We recommend that you inquire within your laboratory and/or your home institution (through the International Relations Office or Department, or the Europe and International Affairs Office).
You may also be eligible for specific scholarships depending on your destination country.
Joint Supervision
The joint supervision agreement allows a PhD student to carry out their thesis while being enrolled simultaneously in a French institution and a foreign institution. The PhD student, registered with the French institution that will award the doctoral degree, will complete one or more research stays abroad during the 36 months of their thesis.Welcoming International PhD Students
International PhD students may receive support upon their arrival from the International Relations or Research Services of their home institution.For any information, before and after your arrival in France:
EURAXESS Centers
PhD students in Angers and Nantes can benefit from support provided by a EURAXESS center.The EURAXESS network, established by the European Commission, offers free, personalized assistance to international PhD students and researchers. In the Pays de la Loire region, 2 institutions are EURAXESS-certified:
Maison des Chercheurs Étrangers, Nantes
The Maison des chercheurs étrangers in Nantes supports PhD students with administrative procedures upon their arrival in France. All international PhD students in Nantes can access this service.
Université d’Angers
To improve the reception of foreign researchers, the Incoming Mobility Office of the Université d’Angers has the following missions:
- To participate in welcoming international PhD students and help them by facilitating their settlement in Angers
- To advise and respond to questions from international PhD students and from university staff responsible for welcoming them
- To act as an interface between international PhD students, laboratories, academic departments, central services, and the University’s institutional partners
- To ensure the follow-up and coordination of the administrative records of international PhD students