Université de Caen Normandie
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PhD in Forced Displacement, Migration, and Solidarity in Normandy (1939–1960s) University of Caen Normandy in France
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Immigration Studies
Funding
36-month doctoral contract with a salary of €2,300 gross per month. The post is described as fully funded in the English version.
Deadline
Sep 11, 2026
Country
France
University
Université de Caen Normandie

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PhD opportunity in History at the University of Caen Normandy
The University of Caen Normandy is recruiting a doctoral student for a 36-month PhD contract within the HisTeMé Research Unit (UR 7455) and the ENSOHM 39-45+ project. The project focuses on forced displacement, migration, refuge, and solidarity in Normandy from the Second World War through the 1960s.
This interdisciplinary doctoral project includes research on wartime migration, refugees, forced labour, post-war reconstruction, collective memory, and the mapping of refuge locations. The successful candidate will also contribute to scientific outreach and public engagement activities, alongside archival research in French and international collections.
Location: Caen, Normandy, France
Start date: 1 November 2026
Duration: 36 months
Funding: €2,300 gross per month
Eligibility highlights: Master Recherche / Master’s degree in contemporary history, strong interest in migration and refugee history, good French proficiency, and knowledge of English, German, or Spanish as an asset.
Deadline: 11 September 2026 at midnight.
Funding details
36-month doctoral contract with a salary of €2,300 gross per month. The post is described as fully funded in the English version.
What's required
Master Recherche / Master’s degree in contemporary history is required. Applicants should have a strong interest in the history of migration, refugees, and the Second World War. Good French proficiency is required, and knowledge of English, German, or Spanish is an advantage.
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