Program Overview

Doctoral Program

The University of Lille offers a doctoral program that allows students to pursue their research interests in a supportive and stimulating environment. The program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to work with experienced researchers and to develop their skills and knowledge in their chosen field.

Being a Doctoral Student

A doctoral student is a young researcher in the process of formation. They develop a doctoral project supervised by a thesis director and organized by a doctoral school. The doctoral student learns research by doing research, which means they acquire professional experience within a research unit. After completing their research work and writing their thesis, the doctoral student presents their original scientific work during a defense in front of a jury. The doctoral student is the sole author of their manuscript, which is subject to a legal deposit.

Doctoral Funding

The University of Lille offers doctoral contracts that are funding awarded to pairs (subject, candidate) proposed by candidates and/or laboratories and validated by the doctoral schools. Some contracts may combine funding from the University, the Hauts-de-France Region, the I-Site ULNE, the ADEME, the CNRS, Inria, the Inserm, collaborative ANR or European projects, etc. The salary is 1758 gross/month in 2018. Some doctoral students also arrive with their own funding in the form of scholarships from their country of origin. Additional activities may be offered to complement research activities, with an additional remuneration paid to contractual doctoral students.

Thesis in Enterprise

A thesis can be undertaken in collaboration between a laboratory and a company. This allows the doctoral student to be immersed in two worlds to carry out their research work. CIFRE conventions enable a research project to be carried out between the laboratory and a company. The doctoral student spends part of their time on each side.

Doctoral Schools

The University of Lille has several doctoral schools that offer a range of research areas and specialties. The doctoral schools provide a supportive environment for doctoral students to pursue their research interests and to develop their skills and knowledge.

Research Areas

The University of Lille offers a wide range of research areas, including:

• Arts, letters, languages
• Law, economics, management
• Health
• Human and social sciences
• Science and technology
• Science and technology of physical and sports activities

Doctoral Program Structure

The doctoral program at the University of Lille is structured to provide students with a comprehensive and supportive environment in which to pursue their research interests. The program includes:

• A thesis project supervised by a thesis director
• A doctoral school that provides a supportive environment and access to resources and expertise
• Additional activities and training to complement research activities
• A defense of the thesis in front of a jury

Admission Criteria

To be admitted to the doctoral program at the University of Lille, students must meet certain criteria, including:

• Holding a master's degree or equivalent
• Having a strong research proposal
• Being supervised by a thesis director
• Being validated by a doctoral school

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the doctoral program at the University of Lille vary depending on the student's situation and the funding they receive. Some students may be eligible for funding or scholarships to support their studies.

International Opportunities

The University of Lille offers international opportunities for doctoral students, including:

• Collaborations with international research institutions
• Mobility programs for doctoral students
• International conferences and workshops
• Funding opportunities for international research projects

Career Opportunities

The doctoral program at the University of Lille provides students with a range of career opportunities, including:

• Academic careers
• Research careers
• Industry careers
• Government careers
• Non-profit careers

Support Services

The University of Lille provides a range of support services for doctoral students, including:

• Administrative support
• Academic support
• Career support
• Personal support
• Financial support

Community

The University of Lille has a strong community of doctoral students, with opportunities for networking, collaboration, and socialization. The university also has a range of student organizations and associations that provide support and representation for doctoral students.