International mobility

In the current context of globalized research, the internationalization of doctoral studies is a priority for the Light Sciences and Technologies Graduate program.

Financial supports

The Light Sciences and Technologies Graduate program offers financial supports to the doctoral students who have a mobility project.

Research residency mobility awards

In the context of « research residency » mobility awards, financial support is given to « outgoing » doctoral mobility of a duration between 1 and 6 months (non splittable). « Outgoing » mobility refers to a residence outside French territory. The mobility project must be carried out internationally, in partnership with a foreign university, according to the doctoral project and the candidate’s foreseen professional career. It must demonstrate a strong integration of the candidate into the host team, and present prospects for scientific collaboration between the two teams supervising the doctoral student beyond the doctorate.

Training mobility awards

In the context of « training » mobility awards, financial support is given to « outgoing » doctoral mobility of a duration between 3 and 3 days (non splittable) in the context of a complementary practical training provided by a foreign institution. The mobility project must be carried out internationally, in partnership with a foreign university, and the training is subject to a letter issued by the host institution precising the project, which must be directly related to the doctoral student's scientific objectives and career plan.