For Applicants

CHORAL Call #3 General Information

Candidates cannot propose their own subjects nor write a proposal. Research topics have been proposed by habilited supervisors from the Doctoral Schools of UPPA and the implementing partners after a call launched towards the academic community of the programme. Candidates must choose among the subjects posted on Call #3 PhD Research topics. Each candidate can apply to 3 topics MAXIMUM.

Criteria of eligibility 

The candidate must respect the following eligibility criteria to apply for the CHORAL programme :

• Diploma: the candidate must be doctoral candidate, not already in possession of a doctoral degree at the deadline of the call. The candidate should be in possession of a Master’s Degree before call deadline (17 January 2026).

• Seniority: Any candidate in possession of the required diploma can apply regardless of the year of the obtention of the diploma.

• Mobility rule: Marie Curie Actions Rule: Researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in the country of the recruiting entity for more than 12 months in the 36 months preceding the date of the call deadline. Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not considered.

• Nationality: The call is open to researchers of any nationality.

• Language: Applicants whose first language is not English are required to provide proofs of proficiency of this required language skills. A minimum B2 level in English is required. We accept all types of certifications.

• Number of applications: Possibility to apply to 3 PhD topics offered within a call for proposals.

• Formal proposal criteria: application submitted before the deadline (all required support documents must be submitted online via the call website), completeness of the application, application submitted in English.

Application Requirements

In order to apply to the call, applicants must register on the CHORAL application platform and submit  a complete application composed by :

• The candidate’s CV (PDF format – mandatory template provided, see below) including information on identity, education background, research activities track record and a list of two referees (who will provide reference letters).

• Ethics and security issues self-assessment (PDF format – mandatory template provided, see below).

• A personal statement (PDF format –  mandatory template  provided, see below) including a general motivation letter for participation in CHORAL and the PhD research topic, qualifications and achievements, career development objectives, collaboration requested beyond higher education sector for short stays.

• Reference letters : The applicant must upload two letters from referees that address the applicant’s previous research activities, research capacity, and working experience. In case your referees want to submit their letters directly to the CHORAL programme, please check the procedure in the Guide for Applicants.

• Copies of certificate of academic degrees and marks reports during the Master’s studies.

• Copies of certificates of English language : We accept all types of certification.

• Copy of a valid passport (for non-EU candidates)

• A declaration on honour (PDF format – mandatory template provided, see below) attesting all the information declared are true.