PhD Students

The Erasmus+ programme (2021–2027) supports international mobility in higher education.
Doctoral candidates can benefit from it by undertaking research, teaching, or training stays abroad, enriching their academic journey.
Such mobility fosters the development of scientific, linguistic, and intercultural skills, while also enhancing the professional prospects of future PhD graduates.

Who can apply?

Any doctoral candidate is eligible for Erasmus+ mobility if they:

are enrolled in a PhD programme at the University of French Polynesia;
have obtained the approval of their thesis supervisor and doctoral school;
propose a project directly related to their research.

For study or traineeship mobility, candidates may choose either a short-term mobility (5 to 30 days) or a long-term mobility (2 to 12 months). Please note that the total duration of combined study and traineeship mobility must not exceed 12 months.

Students must carry out their physical mobility activity in a programme or partner country that is different from both the sending institution’s country and the country of residence during their studies.

For study mobility, the host institution must be a partner university with which UPF has a doctoral-level agreement.

Application procedure

Prepare your mobility project
Define your scientific and pedagogical objectives together with your thesis supervisor.
Compile your application file
Include the following official documents:
- completed application form
- CV
- motivation letter
- invitation letter from the host institution
- document confirming validation of the project by your thesis supervisor
Submit your application
Send your complete file to us. There is no strict deadline, but you must take into account the academic calendar.
Evaluation of your application
Your file will be carefully reviewed by the Doctoral School, the Research Unit, and the International Relations Office.

TYPE OF MOBILITY

Study stay: participation in doctoral seminars, training modules, summer schools, or methodology and language courses.
Research stay or traineeship: in a partner university, laboratory, company, or research center.
Blended mobility: a combination of in-person and virtual activities.
Teaching/training mobility: for doctoral candidates under contract or involved in teaching assignments.

Possible durations :

Short-term mobility (5 to 30 days): particularly suitable for doctoral seminars or fieldwork.

Long-term mobility (2 to 12 months): ideal for extended research stays or in-depth traineeships.

Possible destinations Erasmus+ programme countries:

European Union member states, Iceland, Norway, Turkey, Serbia, North Macedonia, etc.

Certain partner countries outside the European Union, depending on the projects and agreements signed by UPF.

Doctoral candidates taking part in Erasmus+ mobility receive a grant to help cover part of their travel and living expenses. Indicative amounts (subject to change by the European Commission):

Short-term mobility: around €70 per day

Long-term mobility: between €360 and €480 per month, depending on the host country

Additional financial support may be available for: doctoral candidates with disabilities or special needs; students from outermost regions (such as French Polynesia).

Each mobility must be governed by a Learning Agreement (mobility plan), validated by the Doctoral School, the thesis supervisor, and the host institution.

At UPF, there is no official “European Doctorate” label. However, Erasmus+ mobility periods can:

be included in the doctoral candidate’s annual progress report;
be highlighted during individual monitoring committees;
serve as an asset for publications, the academic CV, and future career opportunities.