FONDATION MATHEMATIQUE JACQUES HADAMARD (FMJH)
Sophie Germain Masters and PhD Scholarships
full · masters, phd
- EUR 11,000 / yearLiving stipend
- Up to EUR 2,000Travel grant
- Full registration feesTuition / fees covered
- Master's (M1/M2) + PhDLevels funded
- ~EUR 13,000 (est.)Approx. total annual value
- France (Paris area)Where you study
At a glance
full
Funding
€13k
Max amount
Jan 31, 2027
Deadline
Open to all nationalities
Country
Fondation Mathematique Jacques Hadamard (FMJH)
Provider
The Sophie Germain Scholarship is a fully funded award from the Fondation Mathematique Jacques Hadamard (FMJH) for international students who want to study Mathematics and its Applications in the Paris area of France. It supports Master's study (M1 or M2) and PhD work at two host institutions, Universite Paris-Saclay and the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, both major centres for mathematics in Europe. Each recipient receives an annual stipend of EUR 11,000 for living expenses, full coverage of university registration fees, a travel grant of up to EUR 2,000 for airfare and visa costs, and help with housing and essential items. Eligible M1 and M2 tracks include Analysis, Modelling and Simulation, Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence, Number Theory and Geometry, Data Science for health, insurance and finance, and Quantitative Finance. The award is named after the 19th-century French mathematician Sophie Germain and explicitly works to broaden access, with a focus on encouraging women in mathematics. Applications run in two calls: a first call from October to January aimed at students outside the Paris-Saclay area (including international applicants), and a second call from February to June for students already in the area. For the 2027 intake the first-call deadline falls at the end of January 2027, with referee letters due about a week later. Because amounts and deadlines are revised each year, confirm the current-cycle stipend, fees covered and document list on the official FMJH page before you apply.
What's covered
- Living stipend — An annual stipend of EUR 11,000 paid to cover day-to-day living expenses during the funded year of study.
- University registration fees — Full coverage of the university registration (inscription) fees at Paris-Saclay or Institut Polytechnique de Paris.
- Travel grant — A grant of up to EUR 2,000 toward international airfare and visa-related costs for the move to France.
- Housing support — Support with finding and funding student housing, plus help with essential items on arrival (worth roughly ~EUR 1,000 (est.)).
- Academic environment — Access to the FMJH research and teaching network across the Paris-Saclay mathematics cluster at no cost to the student.
How to apply
Apply online during the relevant call window and, in parallel, apply to the specific master's or PhD programme at the host institution.
- Check the call window — Confirm whether you fall under the first call (October-January, for students outside the Paris-Saclay area) or the second call (February-June).
- Prepare your documents — Gather your transcripts, academic CV, a study plan of no more than two pages, and the contact details of two referees.
- Complete the online application — Fill in the Sophie Germain online application form on the FMJH website with your personal and academic information during the open call period.
- Apply to the programme — Submit your separate application to the chosen master's or PhD programme at Universite Paris-Saclay or the Institut Polytechnique de Paris.
- Arrange referee letters and CAMPUS France — Ask your two referees to submit recommendation letters by the referee deadline, and obtain your CAMPUS France file number for the visa process.
Eligibility
NationalityOpen to international students of all nationalities; the first call targets students from outside the Paris-Saclay area, including non-European applicants.
ProgrammeMust apply for a Master's (M1 or M2) or PhD in Mathematics and its Applications at Universite Paris-Saclay or the Institut Polytechnique de Paris.
Academic recordStrong academic transcripts and recommendation letters are required; selection is based on academic excellence.
Visa fileApplicants normally need a CAMPUS France file number, which is mandatory for the visa process.
Study planA clear study plan (maximum two pages) and an academic CV must be submitted.
There is a stated focus on diversity and equality, in particular encouraging female applicants. The first call (October-January) is for students outside the Paris-Saclay perimeter; the second call (February-June) is for students already within it.
Eligible countries
Open to all nationalities
Deadlines
First call 2026/2027~31 January 2027 (est.)
Second call 2027~June 2027 (est.)
Selection
Applications are assessed by the Fondation Mathematique Jacques Hadamard on academic excellence, judged through transcripts and recommendation letters, alongside the quality of the study plan. The foundation applies a diversity and equality lens, with a particular effort to encourage and select female applicants in mathematics.
Verified sources
- Sophie Germain Scholarships - FMJHfondation-hadamard.frofficial
- Universite Paris-Saclay - Master Mathematicsuniversite-paris-saclay.frofficial
About the provider
The Fondation Mathematique Jacques Hadamard (FMJH) is a French mathematics foundation that brings together leading mathematics laboratories in the Paris-Saclay area. It funds master's and doctoral scholarships, research chairs and programmes to support mathematics and its applications.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who can apply for the Sophie Germain Scholarship?
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International students of all nationalities applying for a Master's (M1 or M2) or PhD in Mathematics and its Applications at Universite Paris-Saclay or the Institut Polytechnique de Paris. The first call targets students from outside the Paris-Saclay area.
How much is the stipend?
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Recipients receive an annual living stipend of EUR 11,000, plus full registration fees and a travel grant of up to EUR 2,000 - a total worth around ~EUR 13,000 (est.) per year.
What does the scholarship cover?
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A EUR 11,000 living stipend, full university registration fees, a travel grant of up to EUR 2,000 for airfare and visa costs, and support with housing and essential items.
Which levels of study are funded?
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Master's programmes at the M1 and M2 levels and PhD study in Mathematics and its Applications.
Which universities host the scholarship?
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Universite Paris-Saclay and the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, two of the main mathematics research centres in the Paris area of France.
What subjects are eligible?
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Mathematics tracks such as Analysis, Modelling and Simulation, Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence, Number Theory and Geometry, Data Science, and Quantitative Finance, among others.
When is the application deadline?
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For the 2027 first call the deadline is expected around ~31 January 2027 (est.), with referee letters due about a week later. A second call runs roughly February to June 2027.
Do I need a CAMPUS France file number?
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Yes. A CAMPUS France file number is normally mandatory for the visa process, so start it early alongside your application.
Is the scholarship open to non-European students?
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Yes. The first call is specifically open to international students, including non-European nationals, who are outside the Paris-Saclay area.
Does the scholarship encourage female applicants?
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Yes. The award is named after mathematician Sophie Germain and applies a diversity and equality focus, with a particular effort to encourage women in mathematics.
How many referees do I need?
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Two. You provide contact details for two referees, who must submit recommendation letters by the referee deadline (about a week after the first-call deadline).
Where can I confirm the current figures?
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On the official Fondation Mathematique Jacques Hadamard (FMJH) page. Stipend amounts, covered fees and deadlines are revised each year, so verify the current cycle before applying.