19 MSCA COFUND BEST PhD Fellowships in Health, Sustainability, and Global Transitions
Fully funded PhD positions across health, environmental sustainability, and societal transitions at Université de Toulouse.
Best for:Best for master’s graduates with interdisciplinary research interests in health, sustainability, or global transitions, seeking fully funded PhD opportunities with European mobility support.
Overview
The BEST doctoral programme, co-funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe’s MSCA COFUND scheme, offers 19 fully funded PhD positions starting in September 2027. Hosted by Université de Toulouse and its partners, this initiative spans interdisciplinary research themes in health and well-being, global changes, and sustainable transitions. Applicants will conduct original doctoral research within one of the listed thesis projects, supervised by leading academics across partner institutions. The programme provides a competitive salary, mobility allowances, and a structured doctoral training framework. Ideal candidates hold a master’s degree with strong English proficiency and a passion for addressing societal challenges through research.
What you'll do
- Conduct original doctoral research within one of the listed thesis projects aligned with health, sustainability, or global transitions.
- Develop and implement a research plan under the supervision of assigned academic advisors from partner institutions.
- Present research findings at academic conferences and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
- Participate in structured doctoral training programmes, workshops, and interdisciplinary seminars.
- Collaborate with researchers across partner institutions to foster interdisciplinary knowledge exchange.
- Engage in outreach activities to disseminate research findings to broader audiences.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g., health sciences, environmental science, social sciences, engineering, or related disciplines)
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; good proficiency (equivalent to B2/C1 level)
Instruction: English
- Proven academic excellence at master’s level
- Strong research proposal writing and planning skills
- Proficiency in conducting independent research
- Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
- Basic proficiency in research methodologies relevant to the chosen thesis topic
- Applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (e.g., work, studies) in France for more than 12 months in the 3 years prior to the recruitment date (MSCA mobility rule).
- No upper age limit, but eligibility is tied to the MSCA mobility rule.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-23 (Europe/Paris)
Applicants must submit their application through the BEST programme’s dedicated portal. The application package typically includes a CV, a research proposal, academic transcripts, a motivation letter, and two letters of recommendation. Detailed instructions and required documents are outlined in the Guide for Applicants, available on the programme website.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research proposal (detailed thesis project outline)
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees)
- Motivation letter
- Two letters of recommendation
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Contact
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