Nicolas Baudin Grants

The 2015-2016 application campaign is open

The Nicolas Baudin grants are designed to encourage Australian students to study for a semester or a full academic year at a French university at the undergraduate level (3rd year) and the postgraduate level (master 1 or 2: 4th or 5th year of university studies, or PhD). The grant is a lump sum of AU$2,300. Enrolment in a French university will afford Nicolas Baudin grant winners the same benefits enjoyed by French students (except for social security).

The applicants must present a study project at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

• Two frameworks of studies are available:

A) Study abroad programs in France for students registered at an Australian university

Duration of the program: a semester or a full academic year

Undergraduate / Honours / Masters Students

The student undertakes courses at a French university as part of an official exchange agreement between his/her Australian university and the French university selected. Credit for the courses undertaken in France counts towards the Australian institution’s degree and no separate degree or diploma is granted by the French institution.

PhD level

The student undertakes courses or research at a French university as part of an official exchange agreement between his/her Australian university and the French university selected. Note that this is not for cotutelle students but for PhD students enrolled solely in an Australian institution who need access to expertise and/or materials housed in France. The student will obtain an Australian diploma at the end of his/her study, but not a French diploma.

Requirements

- For courses taught in French, demonstrate a sufficient working knowledge of French.

- For Undergraduate / Honours / Masters students / PhD students undertaking a study program in France: Evidence of the candidate’s selection by his/her university to participate in a study abroad program as well as evidence of acceptance in the French university where the applicant intends to study.

- The grant is open to students in all fields and disciplines.

B) One year full registration in a French university

(Part of the required years for obtaining a French master degree)

This framework of study fits the profile of a student seeking to pursue studies at Master 1 or Master 2 level (students will obtain a French diploma at the end of their studies).  

Requirements for application

Evidence of acceptance from the French university that the applicant intends to study at.

Nota Bene

- The Nicolas Baudin grant is now available to students who wish to undertake a study program taught in English in a French university. Whilst in this context, a working knowledge of French is no longer a pre-requisite to undertake studies in France, students will greatly enhance their chance of selection if they supply evidence of prior knowledge of French (i.e. study transcripts showing French courses undertaken) or else evidence of some efforts to learn or brush up on their French by either attending a course before their departure to France, or enrolling into one during their stay in France.

- Due to the upcoming United Nations Climate Conference Paris 2015 (Cop21), from November 30th to December 11th, we will pay particular attention to projects relating to environmental issues (all fields included).

- Please note that students in cotutelle cannot apply for the Nicolas Baudin travel grants.

- The Nicolas Baudin grants are only given for one year and cannot be renewed.

- A report, in the form of a questionnaire, will be asked of the successful Nicolas Baudin Grant applicants at the end of their studies in France.

- Please note that all insurance requirements will be the responsibility of the successful applicant – this includes medical / accident / travel …

The 2015-2016 application campaign will close on 29 May 2015.

• Download the description of the program.
• Download the application form.