PhD Scholarships in France for International Students

France · Government

Eiffel Excellence Scholarship 2026-2027

French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, managed by Campus France

EUR 1,200/month

Master's PhD

Open · Next: The call opens around October each year, with the institution deadline typically in early January.

United States · NGO

Margaret McNamara Education Grants 2026

Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)

One-time grants for women from developing countries; up to US$15,000 (US-Canada), US$7,000 (S.Africa/Latin Ame

Master's PhD

Open · Next: Deadlines vary by program: US-Canada and Trinity Washington close January 15; France closes January 15; South Africa closes September 14; Latin America & Caribbean closes September 30. Confirm current dates on the MMEG site.

United Kingdom · Government

PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme 2026

Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)

Full Ride

Master's PhD

Open · Next: The application deadline is set annually, roughly six weeks after the scholarship call is published; confirm exact dates on the official PTDF Scholarship Portal.

France · Government

French Government Scholarships (Bourses du Gouvernement Français)

French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (Embassy SCAC)

Coverage varies by country; may include living allowance, tuition, social security and benefits

Master's PhD Language

Open · Next: Annual; deadlines set locally by each French embassy's SCAC

France · Government

France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Programme

French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (Campus France)

EUR 1,200/mo (Master's) or EUR 2,100/mo (PhD) plus services; tuition not covered

Master's PhD

Open · Next: The Campus France deadline typically falls in early January.

France · University

University of Strasbourg USIAS Fellowships

University of Strasbourg Institute for Advanced Study (USIAS)

Research funding (operating costs, travel, publications) for a 3-month to 2-year residency

PhD

Open · Next: Annual; call published ~June, deadline 15 October

France · Government

Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA)

French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (Campus France)

Funded research stay; package and duration vary by component (set per annual call)

Master's PhD

Open · Next: Annual calls; windows announced each year, typically winter/spring