Most common types of doctoral funding
The STIC Doctoral School only accepts students who have secured funding for 3 years (the normal length of a PhD), and it is the responsibility of the PhD supervisor to help secure this funding.
Funding sources vary widely, but some of the most common include:
- Université Côte d'Azur scholarships are awarded upon selection by ED STIC. When the campaign is open (usually from mid-March to mid-May), applications should be uploaded to ADUM.
Candidates who have been awarded a contract may apply for a supplementary teaching assignment (64 hours of practical tutorials per year). - Disability contracts (annual call in March-April). Contact the ED for more information. See the 2024 Campaign page of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research.
- EUR DS4H grants are awarded on the basis of thematic and excellence criteria. When the campaign is open (usually from mid-March to mid-May), applications should be sent to ADUM
- 3IA grants are awarded on the basis of excellence in topics related to artificial intelligence, see la dedicated page.
- Inria grants, see dedicated page
- grants from the Conseil Régional PACA, awarded on the basis of an application relating to the subject of the doctorate.
- CIFRE funding from the ANRT for subjects shared by an industry and a research team from the ED STIC.
- grants from French research institutes: CNES, DGA, CEA...
- Campus France research grants for foreign students.
- grants from foreign governments (to be completed by the host team if the amount is insufficient)
- etc.
Depending on the type of doctoral contract, teaching hours are included in the contract or can be undertaken during the doctorate, either as a part-time lecturer ("vacation" in Franech, ask your department for details) or as a contract doctoral student with a teaching assignment (apply to the DCME selection process).
Have a look at the Apply for the dates of local competitions.