Toulouse Initiative for Research's Impact on Society (TIRIS) - AToUT Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2027 in France

Published: November 05, 2026
Deadline: February 26, 2026
Category: Fellowship Postdoctoral
Oppotunity Locations: France

Applications are currently being accepted for the Toulouse Initiative for Research's Impact on Society (TIRIS) - AToUT Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2027 in France. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

About TIRIS - AToUT Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

The AToUT – Health/well being, Global changes, and Sustainable transitions in University of Toulouse – Programme is a postdoctoral fellowship initiative coordinated by the University of Toulouse and a core component of the TIRIS initiative (Toulouse Initiative for Research Impact on Society).

It is co-funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe (MSCA-COFUND, Grant Agreement No. 101216810), and aims to strengthen the university’s international attractiveness by supporting researchers in mobility tackling major societal transitions.

Sponsor Organisation: TIRIS, Toulouse Initiative for Research's Impact on Society

Benefits of TIRIS - AToUT Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

Successful applicants will receive:

A 24-month full-time employment contract with a French host institution.
Competitive monthly remuneration, including mobility and social security allowances.
Access to advanced research infrastructure and laboratories.
Personalised professional training and mentoring.
Opportunities for international research collaboration.
Career development within Toulouse’s international academic and research community.

TIRIS - AToUT Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme Requirements

Applicants must:

Hold a PhD by the application deadline.
Present a full-time research project that is not already funded by the European Union.
Meet the MSCA mobility requirement by not having resided or carried out their main activity in France for more than 12 months during the 36 months preceding the deadline.
Not be permanently employed by their prospective host institution.
Identify at least one eligible host research unit affiliated with the AToUT programme.

The opportunity is open to eligible international researchers from different academic and scientific backgrounds.

Application Date and Process

Interested candidates should:

Check the official eligibility requirements.
Identify a suitable host laboratory and research supervisor.
Prepare a CV, PhD certificate, motivation letter, research proposal, research experience details, and ethics self-assessment.
Consult the official Guide for Applicants.
Submit the completed application through the AToUT online application platform.

Find eligible research laboratories: https://www.univ-toulouse.fr/guide-de-recherche

Application Platform: https://atout.univ-toulouse.fr/