International Excellence and Outreach (IDEX RI): call for applications 2026

Call for projects International, Research
December 1, 2025 - February 27, 2026
The International Excellence and Outreach (IDEX RI) Call for Projects aims at funding doctoral theses or postdoctoral projects involving a collaboration with an international partner.
Next webinar on the IDEX RI call for proposals:
- Tuesday, December 9, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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The IDEX RI call for projects is open to the entire scientific and academic community at UGA with no restrictions in terms of disciplines or methodology. It is led by UGA's Vice-Presidency for International Affairs, with the support from UGA's International Affairs Department.

Funding

Three types of funding can be requested:
  • Three-year doctoral contract co-funded by UGA and the international partner (under a cotutelle and/or a co-supervision arrangement)
  • Postdoctoral fellowship co-funded by UGA and the international partner, lasting between 12 and 24 months. Half of the duration under an UGA contract and the other half under a contract with the partner.
  • Matching PhD : One matching Phd project funded by UGA and a second doctoral project funded by the international partner. This arrangement applies only to projects involving UGA’s strategic partners.
Successful applicants will also receive up to EUR 15,000 in additional funding (EUR 5,000 per year) to cover travel expenses and the organisation of research activities (workshops, conferences, seminars, etc.).

How to apply?

To find out more about the eligibility requirements, the assessment criteria, the project selection procedure... please consult the:
IDEX RI 2026 call for applications in English
IDEX RI 2026 call for applications in French

You can already download all the information you need to prepare your:
application files in English
application files in French

Applications files must be submitted via the online platform - Link to be provided
Submission deadline : February 27, 2026 at 12 noon (CEST)

Frequently asked questions

If you have any questions about this call for proposals, please start by consulting the frequently asked questions section.
For the moment only the French version is available. The English version will be uploaded to this page shortly.

Webinar schedule

Webinars will be held on the following dates:
- Tuesday, December 9, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Monday, January 12, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Thursday, February 5, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Here is the login information to access the meetings:
Meeting ID: 948 8739 1757
Secret Code: IDEX_RI

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Published on  December 15, 2024
Updated on  December 11, 2025