CzechiaPhD87 days leftLiving Stipend OnlyBarrande Fellowship Programme 2027–2028: CZK 35,000 a Month for French–Czech Joint PhD Supervision (Cotutelle)
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The Barrande Fellowship Programme, funded by the Czech Ministry of Education and the French Embassy in Prague, supports PhD students preparing a jointly supervised thesis (cotutelle) between a French and a Czech university; applications for 2027–2028 are open from 30 October 2026 to 29 January 2027. A PhD student registered at a French institution receives CZK 35,000 a month while in Czechia, for five months a year for up to three years (15 months in total), and a student registered at a Czech institution (other than French citizens) receives about EUR 1,700 a month while in France. There is no nationality requirement for students registered in France, which makes it a good fit for Arab and African doctoral students at French universities, but you must be enrolled, or about to enrol, in the PhD at both universities; second-year master's students may apply if they graduate before the first stay. Travel costs are not covered. Apply online in English through the Czech DZS portal with a CV, cover letter, project description, recommendation letters from the French and Czech supervisors and a transcript; shortlisted candidates present their project to a bilateral committee, and results usually come in April.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
2 BenefitsCZK 35,000 a month in Czechia
5 months a year for up to 3 years (15 months).
About EUR 1,700 a month in France
For students registered in Czechia; travel not covered.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
Required Documents
4 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2027 / 2028.
Funding type: Living Stipend Only. Announced benefits: CZK 35,000 a month in Czechia, About EUR 1,700 a month in France.
Eligible levels: PhD.
The latest deadline we have is January 29, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Academic CV (max. 2 pages, in English), Cover letter and project description (2 pages each), Signed recommendation letters from the French and Czech supervisors, Transcript or diploma supplement of the latest degree.
Apply directly on the official website: https://studyin.gov.cz/scholarships/scholarship-detail?id=101. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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