Call for applications: SMARTS-UP Graduate Schools incoming mobility scholarships for master’s students

The SMARTS-UP Graduate Schools programme at Université Paris Cité aims to promote the internationalisation of Master’s programmes and facilitate the admission of top international students, creating a pool of excellence for the recruitment of future PhD candidates.

Application 2025-2026

In this context, it is proposed to fund incoming mobility scholarships of €10,000 each for 2025-2026 to allow the Graduate Schools involved in the project to welcome international students into their various Master’s programmes.

Scholarship duration

The SMARTS-UP Graduate Schools scholarship is for Master’s level students and is intended for international students who have not previously studied in France. It cannot be combined with another French scholarship.

The scholarship is awarded for one year and cannot be deferred.

When to apply?

Application opening date: Sunday, December 1, 2024
Application closing date: Friday, January 17, 2025, at 5 PM (CET)
Applicants will be informed of the decision by email at the end of March 2025

For more information, send an email to smarts-up.mobility@u-paris.fr

Online application

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