• Host Country: France
• Host Organizer: École normale supérieure - PSL (ENS)
• Degree Level: Master's (Enrolled in 3rd year of Bachelor or 1st year of Master, graduating with a Master's degree and ENS diploma)
• Deadline: December 15, 2026 (14:00 Paris time)

DETAILED INFORMATION

Benefit

• Fully Funded scholarship for 3 years.
• A monthly grant of 1,000 Euros.
• A guaranteed room on one of the ENS-PSL campuses.
• Access to training of excellence through contact with exceptional researchers.

Eligibility

• Age Limit: Must not have turned 26 years of age as of the application opening date (must be no older than 25).
• Residency: Must not have resided in France for more than 10 months during the academic year of the competition or the preceding academic year.
• Academic Status: Must provide proof of completion of at least three years of study toward a foreign university degree (You may apply if you are currently in your 3rd year of studies).
• Must not have previously applied to the International Selection.
• Open to candidates from all disciplines in Arts & Humanities and Sciences.

Required Documents

• Curriculum vitae.
• Motivation letter (1 to 3 pages long; specific language requirements apply depending on the field of study).
• For Arts & Humanities: A detailed Research Project (max 3 pages / 10,000 characters) including a bibliography of 10 important books.
• University transcripts and High school diploma.
• 2 to 4 letters of recommendation (Requested directly through the platform via the referees' email addresses - do not use @icloud.com emails).

How to Apply

• Step 1: Prepare your application dossier according to the specific requirements of either the Arts & Humanities or Sciences section. 
• Step 2: Submit your application on the OnePSL30 platform between October 16, 2026, and December 15, 2026 (14:00 Paris time) HERE
• Step 3: The jury will review the applications. Shortlist results will be announced from January 21, 2027 (Arts & Humanities) or January 27, 2027 (Sciences).
• Step 4: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take remote written and oral tests between mid-February and mid-March 2027.
• Step 5: Final admission results will be announced in March 2027 based on the marks obtained in the tests.

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