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Interested in a PhD in France? BREATH offers you ideal conditions

Le Mans Université is recruiting PhD candidates through the BREATH programme.

This programme is designed for researchers who wish to advance their professional careers and contribute to innovative interdisciplinary research between SSH – Social Science Humanities and Health.

Fellows will benefit from being part of an outstanding academic and non-academic community, combining research excellence, strong cross-disciplinary collaborations, and significant external engagement with leading private and international partners.

BREATH will include a series of networking opportunities and innovative training with leading experts and fellow doctoral candidates from across the World.

Interdisciplinary research: both SSH Social Science Humanities / Health  

Like to find out more? Join us on the online “Launch Event” planned on the 30th of January 2026.

The scientific coordinator, Sébastien Fleuret, a distinguished researcher in Health Geography, will present the BREATH through 2 online sessions related to your time zone :

  • General presentation
  • Eligibility criteria
  • Submitting process
  • Testimony of a BREATH PhD student recruited in 2025
  • Questions and Answers

>> Click here to get registered for the Session 1 – 30th of January 10:30 AM Paris time 

>> Click here to get registered for the Session 2 – 30th of January 3:30 PM Paris time

More information on breath.univ-angers.fr  and on BREATH’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/cofund-breath/

Any question? Contact us: breath@univ-angers.fr