Université Côte d’Azur in France is offering 24-month postdoctoral fellowships as part of its 2026 "Bourses d’excellence Jeunes Chercheurs" program. This opportunity is open to researchers from all academic disciplines who have obtained their PhD after March 6, 2022. The program aims to attract talented young researchers to join the university’s laboratories and research groups, fostering international collaboration and academic excellence.

The fellowship provides a fixed-term contract with a gross monthly salary of €3,525 and an additional project management grant of €5,000 for the duration of the project. Temporary accommodation at the Faculty Club is available for one month with rent covered, and the Welcome Center offers personalized support to fellows before and during their stay. The program is designed to help fellows prepare for permanent academic positions or competitive research grants such as the ERC.

Applicants must contact a host laboratory or research group at Université Côte d’Azur to jointly develop a research project. The application process involves submission by the supervisor via the Nuxéo platform, completion of an online form by the candidate, and provision of a recommendation letter. Selection is based on the alignment with the program’s objectives, the candidate’s CV, the quality and originality of the research project, and the fit with the host laboratory and university’s strategic programs.

The deadline for applications is March 6, 2026. For more information and to access the application platform, visit the official Université Côte d’Azur website. For questions, contact [email protected].