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French Muscular Dystrophy Association (AFM)

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Call for Proposals AFM-Telethon PhD Fellowships

AFM-Telethon PhD Fellowships French Muscular Dystrophy Association (AFM) in France

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Biology

Funding

PhD salary funding for up to 3 years, with a possible fourth year only via a new application; exact amount not published.

Deadline

Mar 10, 2027

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France

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French Muscular Dystrophy Association (AFM)

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Keywords

Biology
Stem Cell Biology
Gene Therapy
Neuropsychology
Medical Science
Neuromuscular Physiology
Cell Therapy
Hereditary Diseases
Neuromuscular Disorders

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About this position

This AFM-Telethon PhD fellowship supports doctoral research in France on neuromuscular diseases and rare genetic disorders. It is offered by the French Muscular Dystrophy Association (AFM), a French charity that funds research into muscle and nerve disorders through its telethon.

The fellowship is designed for PhD research carried out in a French laboratory as part of a funded project led by the student’s supervisor or head of laboratory. The advertised research area includes topics such as muscle physiology, gene or cell therapy, stem cells, and drug discovery and translational research, making this a strong fit for students working at the interface of basic and applied biomedical research.

Funding is tied to the student’s doctoral salary and is administered through the university under contract with AFM-Telethon. The award begins with a one-year contract and may be extended to cover up to three years in total, with the possibility of a separate fourth-year application. The exact funding amount is not listed in the advert.

The scholarship is open to applicants of all nationalities, provided the PhD is based in France and the laboratory is located in France. Students may apply even before finishing their Master’s degree, and the award sits within a research environment focused on muscular dystrophy and related rare genetic conditions.

Funding details

PhD salary funding for up to 3 years, with a possible fourth year only via a new application; exact amount not published.

What's required

You must be a PhD student or about to start a PhD programme at a French university, working full-time in a laboratory in France. The PhD must be part of a funded research project led by your supervisor or head of laboratory, funded for the full grant period by AFM-Telethon, the ANR, an EU grant, or another eligible funder. Research should focus on neuromuscular diseases or rare genetic disorders. Applicants of all nationalities are eligible. You may apply before completing your Master’s degree, but you must submit your degree certificate and final classification by 31 July or lose entitlement to the scholarship.

How to apply

Apply yourself through your AFM Telethon portal account and submit the application. Your laboratory supervisor and tutor must approve online before submission, and your tutor must attach a letter of recommendation. New applications are due on 10 March; extension requests also have deadlines on 10 March and 13 October.

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