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19 PhD Positions – MSCA COFUND BEST Doctoral Programme Université de Toulouse in France

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Available

Deadline

Nov 23, 2026

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France

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Université de Toulouse

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Environmental Science
Biology
Salud Pública
Global Change

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About this position

The Université de Toulouse is launching the first call of the BEST Doctoral Programme, offering up to 19 fully funded PhD positions starting on 1 September 2027. The programme is designed around three broad thematic areas: Health & well-being, Global changes, and Sustainable transitions. These doctoral fellowships are funded through the European Union’s Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions COFUND scheme and co-financed by the Université de Toulouse and partner institutions.

Successful candidates will join a 36-month full-time French doctoral employment contract with an implementing partner. The funding package includes a competitive net monthly salary of approximately €2,800 before income tax and a monthly travel and mobility allowance of €350. This is a strong opportunity for applicants seeking an international, interdisciplinary, and well-supported doctoral training environment in Toulouse, France.

The available thesis projects are listed on the programme platform, and applications must be submitted via the BEST application portal. The call is open to candidates with a master’s degree or equivalent; applicants must not already hold a doctoral degree. The mobility rule also applies: candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity in France for more than 12 months in the 36 months before the deadline. English proficiency at a good level is required.

This doctoral programme is especially relevant to students interested in health-related research, environmental and climate-related change, and sustainability transitions. The consortium includes the Université de Toulouse and partner organisations such as UT Capitole, UT2J, ISAE, INP, INSA, IMT-MA, ENAC, INSERM, IRD, INRAE, and INUC. Applicants should consult the Guide for Applicants and programme website for detailed project descriptions, eligibility criteria, and application instructions.

Application deadline: 23 November 2026 at 12:00 PM Paris time.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent diploma by the application deadline and must not already hold a doctoral degree. Applicants must satisfy the mobility rule: they must not have resided or conducted their primary activity (work, studies, etc.) in France for more than 12 months in the 36 months preceding the call deadline. English level required: good. Candidates should apply through the programme portal and follow the instructions in the guide for applicants.

How to apply

Submit your application through the BEST application portal at https://edd-projets.utoulouse.fr/. Read the Guide for Applicants and the programme website before applying. Applications close on 23 November 2026 at 12:00 PM Paris time.

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