PhD in the Graduate School 3MG

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At Nantes Université, the PhD in Physics, Chemistry and Geosciences is a training of excellence which allows you to acquire the skills to realize your career plan.

Research project

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Design a scientific project and master advanced R&D tools in labs associated with the CNRS and internationally recognized.

Training courses

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Courses in research and R&D (analysis methods and tools, communication, management, etc.) in your scientific field.

Events and meetings

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Participation in conferences, schools and professional meetings with academics and companies in France or abroad.

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Labs

  CEISAM
Chemistry And Interdisciplinarity, Synthesis, Analysis, Modeling (CEISAM)
UMR CNRS 6230

      

Nantes Jean Rouxel Institute of Materials (IMN)
UMR CNRS 6502

        

LPG
Laboratory of Planetology and Geosciences (LPG)
UMR CNRS 6112

       


Subatomic Physics and associated Technologies Laboratory (Subatech)
UMR CNRS 6457

       


Department of Geotechnics, Environment, Natural Risks and Earth Sciences (GERS)

An attractive wage,
a prestigious degree


A 3-year contract is offered by one of the lab's tutelle or by a company with a wage of €2,200 gross per month (including social security). In 2024-2025, the tuition fees for the Doctoral degree is €380 per year.

Innovative photosynthesizers

Leyli Ibrahimli works at the CEISAM lab as part of a co-tutelle thesis with IT Madras (India). She is interested in the properties of silicia nanoparticles.


 

The batteries of the future

Clément Meyssonier defended his thesis on silicon batteries. He completed his PhD at IMN lab in cooperation with the company Armor Battery Films.


 

Our research focuses on Physics, Chemistry and Geosciences in the broadest sense:

  • Molecular and Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Molecular and Macromolecular Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry and Radiochemistry
  • Radiochemistry
  • Electrochemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Chemistry: Processes and Environment
  • Polymer chemistry and physical chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Photonics
  • Waves and Materials
  • Physics: Atoms, Molecules and Plasmas
  • Theoretical Physics
  • Subatomic Physics (nuclear and particle)
  • Physics: Environment and Biology
  • Physics
  • Earth and Panetary Sciences
  • Earth and Environmental Sciences

Thesis funding

Our research labs have dedicated funding for PhD contracts (funding from the French Ministry, National Research Agency, European Commission, Pays de la Loire Region...): all PhD students are recruited for a 3-year period. The employment contract is offered by one of the lab's tutelle (Nantes Université, CNRS, IMT Atlantique or Université Gustave Eiffel) or by a company (CIFRE thesis).

Prerequisites

Candidates must have obtained a Master's degree (BAC+5 - 300 ECTS validated) in a field related to the intended thesis topic. It is also compulsory to have completed a research internship during your Master, and to provide a letter of appreciation from the supervisor. A good level of English is required.

Application procedure

Thesis offers are published gradually, generally from February-March for a thesis starting in October. Specific prerequisites are detailed in the offers.

Current thesis offers

The following documents must be attached to the application:

  • Detailed and updated CV
  • Cover letter
  • Transcripts of the grades and rankings of the Master’s degree or engineering degree (for semesters for which grades are available)
  • Letter of appreciation from the direct supervisor of the Master’s research internship (mandatory for the 2nd year of the Master's degree, if applicable for the 1st year)

Pre-selected candidates will be contacted directly for an interview with a committee composed of at least the thesis director and a representative of the Graduate School.
During the interview, the following criteria will be evaluated:

  • Academic merit and of coherence of the background with the thesis topic
  • Skills and motivation for the subject
  • Competencies developed during the research lab internship
  • Motivation to prepare a thesis and professional project
  • Behaviour during the interview (quality of presentation, responsiveness, answers to questions, etc.)

International PhD students


Life in Nantes


Located near the Atlantic coast and 2 hours from Paris by train, Nantes is a large French city regularly ranked for its quality of life and recognized for its cultural and artistic events.
 

       


International co-supervision

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Nantes Université welcomes international students for PhD in co-tutelle or co-direction. Campus France can funds scholarships for the best students.
 

          


Welcome to Nantes

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Support with administrative formalities (visa, insurance, health, etc.), French courses and cultural activities offered by the organisation Chercheurs Étrangers à Nantes.

Contacts

For all inquiries:
ed-3mg.nantes@doctorat-paysdelaloire.fr

Mohammed Boujtita
Director

Valentin Peden
Project manager

Fabienne Pohla
Assistant

Procedures

Are you already registered as a PhD student or in the process of registration?
Are you a PhD supervisor ?
Find here all the procedures relating to the PhD.
 

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Mis à jour le 03 avril 2025.