Preparing the application

Applicants will have to complete an online application form in English and provide the required documents. Incomplete applications will not be eligible.

No application will be accepted after the deadline of the call - March 31st 2019.
The online application platforms prevents applicants from submitting after the deadline.

The online application is composed of:

– International curriculum vitae: with details of training curriculum, professional experience & skills.

– Replies to motivation questions submitted on the online application portal:

• Motivation & interest for the 3i dimensions (international, interdisciplinary, inter-sectorial)
• Motivation & interest for the research environment at ESPCI Paris

Additional documents which should be uploaded in the end of the application:

• If you are already in possession of your Master’s degree at the time of the call for applications deadline : Copy of the Master’s degree or or equivalent/postgraduate degree, translated into English by the awarding institution or a sworn translator.
• If you are finalizing your Master’s degree at the time of the call for applications deadline : Copy of the Bachelor’s degree and a certificate of enrolment in your current Master’s degree, translated into English by the awarding institution or a sworn translator.
• 2 letters of reference from previous teachers/supervisors expressing an opinion on the motivation to pursue research.
• Mobility rule signed statement in which the applicant declares not to have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies) in France in the 3 years prior to the call for applications deadline.
• Any additional documents concerning career breaks or prizes & awards etc.

The templates for the certificate of enrolment in a Master’s/equivalent postgraduate degree and the sworn statements on career breaks and mobility rule are available below :

• Template of certificate of enrolment in a Master’s degree
• Template of sworn statement on career breaks
• Template of sworn statement on mobility rule

The original documents of the application must be provided by the applicant at the time of recruitment in the programme.

For further information, the applicant may refer to the Guide for applicants available in the "How to apply ?" section.