Study and Research Scholarships in France for Moroccan Applicants: Programmes and Applications
Explore the funding programmes presented by Campus France Maroc for study and research in France, including dual degrees, master’s studies, doctoral research, and scientific mobility. Eligibility and deadlines vary.
Content:
Several funding schemes may support Moroccan students and researchers planning to study or conduct research in France. The Campus France Maroc brochure outlines dual-degree scholarships, master’s and doctoral programmes, and research mobility support.
These are separate schemes. Inclusion in this guide does not mean applications are currently open. Applicants must consult the official call for each programme.
Engineering dual-degree scholarships:
These target Moroccan students enrolled in an engineering school in Morocco who plan to join a dual-degree pathway with a French engineering school. The pathway should lead to both Moroccan and French engineering qualifications and depends on an institutional partnership.
Master’s dual-degree scholarships:
These support Moroccan students enrolled at a Moroccan university who plan to complete a pathway awarding a Moroccan master’s degree and a French Master 2. Students should ask their institution about eligible partnerships and selection procedures.
France Excellence Eiffel:
This programme enables French institutions to nominate outstanding international applicants for master’s and doctoral studies in designated fields. Applications go through the French institution, which may set an earlier internal deadline.
PHC Toubkal:
This French-Moroccan scientific cooperation programme supports research mobility, including laboratory stays for Moroccan doctoral candidates undertaking jointly supervised degrees. It operates through institutional research projects.
PHC Maghreb:
This scheme supports regional scientific cooperation and mobility between France and participating institutions in the Maghreb. Eligible countries, partners, and requirements depend on the current call.
Doctoral mobility support:
Calls may fund scientific stays at French institutions for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers affiliated with Moroccan institutions. Each call sets its own eligibility criteria, funding, duration, and documentation requirements.
MOPGA:
This programme offers research stays in France for international early-career researchers working on climate and environmental issues. Applicants must check the eligible doctorate award dates and other conditions in the relevant call.
Cifre France–Morocco:
This scheme supports doctoral research through a partnership involving a French laboratory, a Moroccan laboratory, and a French company. A suitable research project and eligible partners are required.
How to prepare an application:
- Identify the programme matching your academic level and project.
- Consult Campus France Maroc and the Campus Bourses catalogue.
- Check nationality, institution, subject, and qualification requirements.
- Review funding coverage, language requirements, and requested documents.
- Confirm whether you apply directly or through an institution or research team.
- Follow the current call’s deadline and any earlier institutional deadlines.
Funding and deadlines:
Funding amounts, covered expenses, and required documents differ by programme. There is no shared application deadline.
This article provides an overview and does not confirm that all listed programmes are accepting applications.