We are pleased to announce that the first call for applications of the BEST – Between Earth and Sky in Toulouse is now open.
BEST is a doctoral programme, co-funded by the MSCA COFUND scheme, that will fund 19 PhD projects at the University of Toulouse starting in September 2027. The projects address major societal transformations, from health and well-being to adaptation to global change and energy, industrial and space transitions.
What we offer
- A fully funded PhD contract
- Co-supervision with an international partner
- Training, mobility and career development activities
- Mandatory international mobility funded by the programme
- An international, interdisciplinary doctoral community
The LMDC has submitted a thesis subject on Indoor air quality in low-carbon buildings under climate change: https://adum.fr/as/ed/voirproposition.pl?site=toulouse&matricule_prop=76499
This subject can be viewed on the following website (select 2027-2028): https://adum.fr/as/ed/proposition_Setab.pl?site=toulouse
Doctoral School/Ecole Doctorale: Mechanics, energetics, civil and process engineering / MEGEP – Mécanique, Energétique, Génie civil, Procédés
Laboratoire : LMDC – Laboratoire Matériaux et Durabilité des Constructions de Toulouse, https://www.lab-lmdc.fr/en/le-laboratoire-english/
Spécialité: Génie civil/Civil engineering
Who can apply?
Academic Requirements: By the call deadline (Novembre 23rd, 2026), candidates must hold a master’s degree or equivalent diploma; and must not hold a doctoral degree.
Mobility Rule: Applicants must not have resided or conducted their primary activity (work, studies, etc.) in France for more than 12 months in the 36 months preceding the call deadline. Periods of stay as a tourist, refugee, or time spent in national service, are not considered as residency.
How to apply?
Applications must be submitted by November 23rd at 12:00 PM CET https://edd-projets.utoulouse.fr/
Questions? Write to best-helpdesk@utoulouse.fr
All call information can be found at https://doctorat.univ-toulouse.fr/cofund-best