19 PhD Positions - MSCA COFUND BEST Doctoral Programme

id="offer-description" class="ecl-u-type-heading-2 ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-l">Offer Description The BEST programme is launching its 1st call for PhD Fellowships with up to 19 fully funded positions starting on 1 September 2027 in the thematics Health & well-being, Global changes and Sustainable transitions. The programme is cofunded by the European Union under Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) COFUND call and co-financed by the Université de Toulouse and its partners (UT Capitole, UT2J, ISAE, INP, INSA, IMT-MA, ENAC, INSERM, IRD, INRAE, INUC). The available thesis projects are listed here: LINK . APPLICATION PROCESS . Applications must be submitted via the BEST application portal . Deadline for applications : 23 November 2026 12:00 PM Paris time. Detailed information and instructions are provided in the Guide for Applicants and on the programme website . EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS . • Contract: Full-time, 36-month fixed-term French doctoral employment contract with an. implementing partner (UT, UT Capitole, UT2J, ISAE, INP, INSA, IMT-MA, ENAC, INSERM, IRD, INRAE, INUC)). • Salary: Net monthly salary for a BEST PhD fellow under French doctoral contract conditions is approximately €2,050 before income tax (see detail on application guide) - €2,200 for fellows with family obligations. • Allowances: Monthly travel and mobility allowance (€350). TIMELINE . Call for application opens: 21 September 2026. Submission deadline: 23 November 2026 12:00 PM Paris time (UTC +2)