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Take part in the national survey "Cross Perspectives on the PhD"

[PhD students from all disciplines]
Take part in the third edition of the major survey on the PhD in France, organized by the Réseau National des Collèges Doctoraux (RNCD).

This national survey explores perceptions of the PhD among doctoral candidates as well as supervisors. In 2023, it gathered responses from over 20,000 participants.
It provided a comprehensive overview of the PhD landscape in France — from early academic orientation to career outcomes — and allowed for a cross-analysis of the views of those involved. You can access the national results of the 2023 survey at this link: www.rncdfrance.fr

The RNCD and the Collège doctoral Pays de la Loire thank you in advance for the time you dedicate to completing this anonymous questionnaire and for the quality of your responses.
You can access the survey questionnaire via this link:
>> SURVEY "Doctorate in France : Cross-perspectives on PhD training << (English version)
 

2026 Qualification Campaign: Becoming a University Lecturer

[PhD students from all disciplines]
The qualification process is a mandatory step to become a university lecturer (“maître de conférences”) or equivalent academic staff.
The ODYSSÉE platform allows candidates to submit and track their qualification application throughout the entire review process.
For all applicants, the 2026 campaign will follow a single phase of registration and submission of required and optional documents, beginning mid-September 2025 and ending on December 15, 2025.
This single closing date applies to all candidates regardless of their thesis defense date. No exceptions will be possible for technical or regulatory reasons.
Potential candidates can already create their account on the ODYSSÉE application : registration here (EN)

• Important: If you intend to apply for the 2026 qualification campaign, it is strongly recommended that you plan your thesis defense early enough to obtain your diploma, defense certificate, and signed defense report before the application deadline. We advise you to defend your thesis no later than early December 2025.