3MG PhD mobility grants

You are registered in the Graduate School 3MG and have a mobility project before December 31, 2027?
The 3MG PhD mobility grants can help you to fund different types of stays:

  • Thematic schools (summer/winter schools...) in France or abroad, from 4 to 10 days
  • Scientific stays in a laboratory or a company abroad, from 10 days to 6 months
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Short stay (up to 30 days)
  • Up to the 14th day: €79/day
  • From the 15th to the 30th day: €56/day
Long stay (from 1 to 6 months)
  • From 1 to 6 months: €700/month
The following supplements are also offered:
  • Travel costs on the basis of a fixed rate, with a supplement for green travel
  • Inclusion support for students with fewer opportunities

  • Applications will be reviewed on the basis of the motivation of the PhD student and the relevance of the mobility for the doctoral project and/or for the career development.
  • Travel to the partner laboratory is not eligible for a thesis in co-supervision.
  • A co-funding from the home research unit or the host organization is recommended, but not mandatory.
  • Depending on the budget available and the co-funding obtained, the committee will decide if the PhD student is eligible for the mobility grant, to the maximum or for a partial amount.

Applications must include the following items:
  • Motivation letter describing the relevance of this mobility in your doctoral project and/or for your career development
  • Letter of support from the thesis director
  • For scientific stays: invitation letter of the host university, research organization or company
  • For inclusion support: proof of eligibility (see regulation)
Applications must be completed online and submitted by November 22, 2026. Additional slots will be offered in 2027.

Regulation    Apply for scientific stays    Apply for thematic schools

More information


Department of Research, Partnerships and Innovation
Service of Research and Doctoral Studies
valentin.peden@univ-nantes.fr

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Updated on 14 October 2026.