DIM C-BRAINS international PhD program is aimed exclusively at students currently enrolled in a master's and internship program outside France, who would like to pursue a thesis in the scientific and regional area covered by the DIM C-BRAINS. 

In addition to remuneration over 3 years, this competitive regional program offers a scientific bonus.

Once again this year, the program will be run in conjunction with the Institut du Cerveau. 

• September 24, 2025 - November 11, 2025: Submission of thesis topics by researcher
• December 1, 2026 - February 1, 2026: Online publication of thesis topics + Student applications
• February 18, 2026 - March 23, 2026: Selection of candidates by researchers
• April 15, 2026: Pre-selection jury
• May 20 and 21, 2026: Audition of pre-selected candidates

For further information: contact@dim-cbrains.fr  

Download the schedule of the C-BRAINS international PhD program. 

Download the eligibility criteria for submitting a thesis topic. 

Download the information note for researchers on how the DIM C-BRAINS doctoral contract funding works.

Download the eligibility criteria for student applications.