
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 optimisation in France include Université de Lorraine, Université de Toulouse and Inria Centre de Recherche Rennes Bretagne Atlantique.
Université de Lorraine
France
1 week ago
PhD position in automatic control at Université de Lorraine in Nancy, France, within the Control Identification Diagnosis (CID) Department, CRAN . The project focuses on heterogeneity in federated learning using an open multi-agent systems approach, bringing together ideas from control theory, machine learning, optimization, and applied mathematics. Eligibility: applicants should hold a Master's or engineering degree in automatic control, machine learning, optimization, or applied mathematics, a...
1 week ago
Université de Lorraine
France
2 weeks ago
Fully funded PhD position in Automatic Control at Université de Lorraine , France, within the CRAN, Control Identification Diagnosis (CID) Department . The project focuses on federated learning and open multi-agent systems , making it a strong fit for candidates interested in control theory, optimization, networks, machine learning, and distributed intelligent systems. Eligibility: MSc or engineering degree in Automatic Control, Machine Learning, Optimization, or Applied Mathematics. Applicants ...
2 weeks ago
Université de Lorraine
France
2 weeks ago
Fully funded PhD position in Automatic Control at Université de Lorraine , France, within the CRAN, Control Identification Diagnosis (CID) Department . The project focuses on federated learning and multi-agent systems , with a strong emphasis on optimization , networks , and computational methods. This opportunity is well suited to candidates interested in control theory, machine learning, and applied mathematics, especially those with programming experience in Python or MATLAB . Eligibility: ap...
2 weeks ago
Université de Toulouse
France
1 month ago
Fully funded PhD opportunity in the MSCA COFUND BEST Doctoral Programme , jointly supervised by Prof. Elyes Lamine at Université de Toulouse / IRIT in France and Prof. Monia Rekik at Université Laval / CIRRELT in Canada. The PhD topic is Human-Centric Digital Twins for Task Scheduling and Resource Management: A Generalized Architecture for the Coordination of Isolated Workers . The project sits at the intersection of Operations Research , Artificial Intelligence , Discrete Event Simulation , and...
1 month ago
Inria Centre de Recherche Rennes Bretagne Atlantique
France
2 months ago
PhD opportunity at Inria Centre at Rennes University in RobDNA: Robust data retrieval for DNA-based data storage . This project sits at the intersection of computer science , electrical engineering , mathematics , and biology , with a strong focus on DNA-based data storage , compression , error-correction , source coding , information theory , and nanopore sequencing . The goal is to develop algorithms for robust retrieval of digital data stored in DNA, especially under insertion/deletion/substi...
2 months ago
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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
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The Raman-Charpak Fellowship supports Indian and French researchers through short-term research exchanges, mainly at PhD level, between India and France.

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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