The SMARTS-UP Graduate Schools programme at Université Paris Cité aims to promote the internationalisation of Master’s programmes and fund incoming mobility scholarships of €10,000 each for 2025-2026 to allow the Graduate Schools involved in the project to welcome international students into their various Master’s programmes.
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When is the Application Deadline:
Friday, January 17, 2026, at 5 PM (CET).
Applications open December 1, 2025, and results will be communicated at the end of March 2026.
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Tell Me About The Award:
The SMARTS-UP Graduate Schools Mobility Scholarship at Université Paris Cité provides €10,000 to exceptional international students applying for Master’s programmes under the SMARTS-UP Graduate Schools initiative. The award promotes internationalisation, supports academic excellence, and prepares outstanding students for future PhD pathways.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Eligible fields fall under the Graduate Schools of:
- Faculty of Health
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Sciences
Only Master’s programmes included in the SMARTS-UP Graduate Schools project qualify.
Type:
Master’s Incoming Mobility Scholarship
Who can Apply?
International students who:
- Have never previously studied in France
- Apply for an eligible Master’s programme at Université Paris Cité
- Meet academic and language requirements of their chosen programme
- Are not recipients of any other French scholarship
How are Applicants Selected?
Students are selected based on:
- Academic excellence
- Strong motivation for graduate study
- Quality of application documents
- Alignment with the objectives of the SMARTS-UP Graduate Schools
Which Countries Are Eligible?
All international students (outside France) are eligible to apply.
Where will the Award be Taken?
Université Paris Cité, France
How Many Awards?
The university awards multiple scholarships, each worth €10,000, across participating Graduate Schools.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- €10,000 funding to support living and study expenses for one academic year
- Access to high-level academic environments within the Graduate Schools
- Potential pathways into PhD programmes
- Opportunity to study in Paris, one of Europe’s top academic hubs
How Long Will the Award Last?
The scholarship lasts one academic year and cannot be renewed or deferred.
How to Apply:
- Choose an eligible Master’s programme under the SMARTS-UP Graduate Schools.
- Prepare required documents (transcripts, CV, motivation letter, recommendations if needed).
- Submit your application through Université Paris Cité’s online application portal.
- Applicants using Études en France must complete that process in parallel.
