2026 Edition - Doctoral Forum
: How? Where? Why Pursue a Doctoral Degree?

Meeting / Discussion, Forum, Roundtable Career Guidance and Transition
November 5, 2026Online
An information and networking event about doctoral studies open to all students and engineering students who have completed at least three years of higher education (bac+3) in any discipline. Accessible worldwide: 100% online, in French and English.
The best way to learn more about pursuing a doctoral degree.

Are you a master’s student or at an equivalent level, and interested in conducting research at a university ranked among the world’s best and earning the highest internationally recognized degree? Don’t miss this orientation and information session, which will address the main questions about the Ph.D. program and connect you with the right people to talk to. Hear from many current Ph.D. students.

Everything You Need to Know About the Doctorate

What is a Ph.D.? Why pursue a dissertation? How do I write a dissertation in France, and at UGA in particular? How do I find a topic and funding for my dissertation? Who are the key players in the Ph.D. program (advisors, laboratory, School, and Doctoral College, etc.)? How do I pursue a joint Ph.D. with a foreign university? What training is available during the dissertation? What career paths are available after completing the dissertation? What support is available for doctoral students, particularly those from outside Grenoble and international students?
Armed with this information, you can then meet with representatives from one of the 13 doctoral schools to which you wish to apply.

Come ask questions and gather first-hand information to give yourself the best chance of success!

Available worldwide and translated into English in real time

This interactive event is 100% remote via videoconference, allowing you to participate regardless of your location or nationality (50% of our doctoral students are international), with the French content fully translated into English in real time by our interpreter.

You can prepare for the event using the resources available at the bottom of the page, particularly to learn more about the disciplinary scopes of the doctoral schools before registering to meet with them.
Registration is free and required by November 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. 

Program

Schedules for Metropolitan France / Corresponding schedules for cities around the world
3:30 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. Moderated roundtable discussion 
  • Overview of the doctoral program, admission requirements, and how it works;
  • Find a research topic and funding (doctoral contracts, competitive exams, scholarships, research projects, CIFRE, etc.);
  • Complete a thesis under joint supervision or spend time studying abroad;
  • Support for doctoral students, particularly international students.
5:00 p.m. – 5:40 p.m. Opportunities for discussion in specialized sessions with doctoral schools
  • Admission and Enrollment Requirements for Doctoral Programs by Research Topic and Affiliated Doctoral School
 

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Registration is free and required by 2:00 p.m. on November 3, 2026. 

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Time Zones in Cities Around the World

 
UTC Time Offset - Time Zones Cities (Countries)
UTC-8 - 6:30 a.m. Los Angeles (United States), Vancouver (Canada)
UTC-6 - 8:30 a.m. Mexico City (Mexico)
UTC-5 - 9:30 a.m. New York (United States), Montreal (Canada), Bogotá (Colombia)
UTC-3 - 11:30 Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Santiago (Chile)
UTC-1 - 1:30 p.m. Dakar (Senegal)
UTC 0 - 2:30 p.m. London (United Kingdom), Rabat (Morocco), Accra (Ghana), Porto-Novo (Benin)
UTC+1 - 3:30 p.m. Paris (France), Berlin (Germany), Rome (Italy), Madrid (Spain), N'Djamena (Chad), Abuja (Nigeria), Yaoundé (Cameroon)
UTC+2 - 4:30 p.m. Beirut (Lebanon), Cairo (Egypt), Johannesburg (South Africa)
UTC+3 - 5:30 p.m. Antananarivo (Madagascar)
UTC+4 - 6:30 p.m. Reunion (France), Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
UTC+5:30 - 8:00 p.m. New Delhi (India)
UTC+8 - 10:30 p.m. Beijing (China)
UTC+9 - 11:30 p.m. Tokyo (Japan)
UTC+11 - 1:30 (D+1) Sydney (Australia) — November 14, 2025

 
Published on September 15, 2026
Updated on October 22, 2026