The 2025–2026 France Excellence PhD Scholarships have been announced by the French Consulate General in Jerusalem, providing Palestinian students with a distinguished chance to study for a PhD in France. With a focus on co-funding projects and gender equality, this scholarship program aims to promote academic interaction and research excellence across fields.
Program Details:
Palestinian nationals who want to study in France for up to three years during the 2025–2026 academic year can apply for financing through the France Excellence PhD Scholarships. Scholarships are available through the program in two main categories:
- Scholarships for several disciplines: Available in all fields.
- Scholarships in education and linguistics: centered on linguistics and educational studies.
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Benefits of France Excellence PhD Scholarships 2025-2026:
The following monetary and educational assistance will be given to awardees:
- €1,690 per month as a stipend to pay living expenses in France.
- Travel assistance includes in-country transportation and round-trip airfare.
- Health Coverage: Liability and health insurance for the duration of the study.
- Assistance with accommodations: Campus France will assist students with locating accommodations.
- Recipients of scholarships are not required to pay French visa expenses.
- Tuition: At universities approved by the French Ministry of Higher Education, tuition at national universities is covered.
The program also offers free online French language instruction, although recipients should budget for other expenses not covered by the stipend, like research-related charges or family travel.
Eligibility Criteria for France Excellence PhD Scholarships 2025-2026:
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Nationality and Residency: Applicants must be Palestinian citizens and/or educated at a Palestinian institution with permanent residence in the West Bank, Jerusalem or Gaza.
- Academic Requirements: Must have a master’s degree or be in the final year of a master’s program.
- Language Fluency: At least B2 level fluency in either French or English, depending on the language necessary for the thesis.
- Admission: A document of formal or preliminary admission from a recognized French doctorate school.
- Research Alignment: A well-defined research plan that aligns with their professional goals.
Note: Candidates who are currently in exile must provide confirmation of residency before departing and French-Palestinian dual nationalities are not eligible.
Application Process or France Excellence PhD Scholarships 2025 2026 Apply Online:
Prospective applicants must have pre-admission to a French PhD program and a thesis advisor before they can apply. The application which must be sent by email by January 6, 2025, must contain:
- A copy of your passport
- The doctorate school’s letter of admission or pre-admission
- Outline for a thesis project
- Diplomas and transcripts of study
- CV and cover letter
- Evidence of residency, if any
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Important Dates:
- Deadline to Apply: January 6, 2025
- Period of Evaluation: January–March 2025
- Interview Round: April 2025
- Final Results: May 2025
- Start of the Program: October 2025.
