
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
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Universities with open PhD positions in electrochemistry in France include SyMMES, CEA / CNRS / Université Grenoble Alpes and Université de Toulouse.
SyMMES, CEA / CNRS / Université Grenoble Alpes
France
3 weeks ago
Urgent recruitment for a PhD (36 months) or Postdoctoral (18 months) position in next-generation hybrid solid electrolytes for lithium batteries (NextHyBat) at SyMMES (CEA / CNRS / Université Grenoble Alpes), Grenoble, France . The project is funded by the MaterIAlps LabEx and focuses on the links between chemistry , nanostructure , molecular dynamics , and ion transport in hybrid solid electrolytes. The selected candidate will work with Prof. Laurent Gonon and Dr. Hakima Mendil-Jakani , with co...
3 weeks ago
Université de Toulouse
France
1 month ago
PhD opportunity in electrification of carbonylation reactions at the University of Toulouse , within the Doctoral School SDM – Materials Sciences and the Coordination Chemistry Laboratory (LCC-CNRS, Toulouse) . The project is titled Electrification of Carbonylation Reactions and focuses on sustainable catalysis , electrosynthesis , hydroformylation , electrocatalysis , homogeneous catalysis , heterogeneous catalysis , CO2 utilization , and organometallic chemistry . The thesis aims to develop a ...
1 month ago
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École normale supérieure de Lyon
France
3 weeks ago
Postdoctoral position at École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (Laboratoire de Chimie, UMR ENS-UCBL-CNRS 5182), France, in the area of plasmonic nanoparticles , polymerization in dispersed media , colloidal synthesis , and photopolymerization . The project (ANR PhotoPick ) focuses on the synthesis and surface modification of plasmonic nanoparticles, their role as solid stabilizers and photoinitiating systems, and the development of NPs-armored latex particles and functional hybrid materials. Research...
3 weeks ago
Université de Toulouse
France
1 month ago
PhD opportunity in electrification of carbonylation reactions at the University of Toulouse , within the Doctoral School SDM – Materials Sciences and the Coordination Chemistry Laboratory (LCC-CNRS, Toulouse) . The project is titled Electrification of Carbonylation Reactions and focuses on sustainable catalysis , electrosynthesis , hydroformylation , electrocatalysis , homogeneous catalysis , heterogeneous catalysis , CO2 utilization , and organometallic chemistry . The thesis aims to develop a ...
1 month ago
Université de Toulouse
France
1 month ago
PhD position available at Université de Toulouse (LPCNO) in collaboration with UNSW Sydney on the atomically precise synthesis of Pt-decorated Ni/Co catalysts for efficient fuel cells. The project focuses on hydrogen evolution and methanol/ethanol oxidation , making it a strong fit for candidates interested in Chemistry , Physics , Nanotechnology , and Materials Science . The thesis period is listed as 2027–2030 . Supervisors mentioned are Lise-Marie Lacroix (Université de Toulouse) and Richard ...
1 month ago
Estimated costs in France.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | €368 $400/yr |
![]() Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.5k $6,000/yr |
![]() Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €552 $600/yr |
![]() Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | €91 $99/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Université de Lorraine
France
Biochemical Engineering
Polymer Chemistry
Biofilm Formation
Nanostructured Materials
Interfacial Science
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
France
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Photoelectrocatalysis
Catalysis
Has grant
Université Paris-Saclay
France
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Physics
Nonequilibrium Dynamics
Quantum Dynamics
Quantum Electronics
CNRS Délégation Languedoc-Roussillon
France
Materials Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Lithium-ion Batteries
Ionic Conductivity
CNRS
France
Materials Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Electrocatalysis
Ionic Conductivity
Professor
University of Poitiers
France
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Electrocatalysis
Material Chemistry, Energy Storage

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The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program supports outstanding international students for Master's and PhD study in France in priority academic fields.

The MuSkLE Graduate Plus Excellence Doctoral Scholarship supports outstanding international PhD candidates in musculoskeletal and related translational research in Lyon, France, with a funded 3-year doctoral position.
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