[SMARTS-UP Graduate Schools call for applications] Outgoing mobility scholarships for master’s students

Do you want to do an intership or fieldwork abroad during your Master’s degree? The SMARTS-UP Graduate Schools programme at Université Paris Cité aims to promote the internationalisation of Master’s programmes and facilitate the integration of top students into international organisations, creating a pool of excellence for the recruitment of future PhD candidates. Submit your application by November 30, 2026.

Discover the testimonial of Nidarsana, a student from the Graduate School of Innovative Materials, who spent four months in Oslo for an internship during her Master’s program, thanks to the SMARTS-UP scholarship.

Application 2026-2027

In this context, it is proposed to fund outgoing mobility scholarships for 2026-2027, amounting to €1,000 per month, for all Graduate School students wishing to undertake an internship or fieldwork abroad for 1 to 6 months.

The SMARTS-UP Graduate Schools programme also offers travel funding ranging from €200 to €1,000, depending on the destination.

Eligibility criteria

Be a Master’s student (M1 or M2) at one of Université Paris Cité’s Graduate Schools and enrolled at Université Paris Cité in 2026-2027.
Undertake an internship or fieldwork abroad ending no later than August 31, 2027.

Required documents

Download and complete the application form
A half-page summary of the mobility project
Recommendation letter from the Master’s supervisor
Support letter from the host organisation
Copy of the student card
Copy of the ID card
Copy of the social insurance card

How to Apply?

To submit your application, please click here.

Application opening date: November 1, 2026
Application closing date: November 30, 2026 at midnight (CET)
Applicants will be informed of the decision by email in January 2027.

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