The French+Sciences summer schools, in English (it is not necessary to speak French), have been designed for international students aged 18 and over. The programme, which lasts three to four weeks depending on the theme, combines an introduction to French, discovery of a regional ecosystem in France and cutting-edge science: Conferences, debates, meetings with those involved in the field: researchers, innovators, companies, and start-ups.
In 2024, five summer schools are proposed:
- Focus on sustainable development, June 9-28, 2024, in Montpellier
- Micro, nano & smart technologies for industrial applications, June 3-28, 2024, in Besançon
- Sea sciences and technologies, June 17 – July 5, 2024, in Brest
- Focus on transport and energy, May 27 – June 14, 2024, in Rouen
- Focus on mountain science, June 3-21, 2024, in Chambéry »
These summer schools offer to students in a higher education institution, or in a high school or vocational school a unique opportunity to come into contact with science in a way that encourages debate and reflection and can help them to develop their study plans.
Scholarships from the French Institute of Finland
For this 2024 edition, the French Institute of Finland is supporting the participation of two to three participants from Finland. The scholarships cover:
- Tuition fees
- Travel (round trip between Finland and summer school)
- Accommodation
- Living allowance (amount to be defined)
- Insurance
The deadline for applications is April 2, 2024.
Apply using the online form HERE.
The application includes a CV in French or English and a covering letter in French or English. The cover letter should highlight the reasons for applying and the quality of the applicant’s educational/student background. Candidates will also be asked to indicate the theme or themes you are interested in.
The results will be announced a few days after the deadline.
Registration as self-financed participant
The program is also open to self-funded participants. You can register directly on the summer school organiser’ website:
- Focus on sustainable development
Summer school from 9 to 28 June 2024 in Montpellier. Registration deadline: 9 May 2024.
- Micro, nano & smart technologies for industrial applications
Summer School from 3 to 28 June 2024 in Besançon. Registration deadline: 30 April 2024.
- Sea sciences and technologies
Summer school from 17 June to 5 July 2024 in Brest. Registration deadline: 20 April 2024.
- Focus on transport and energy
Summer School from 27 May to 14 June 2024 in Rouen. Registration deadline: 29 March 2024.
- Focus on mountain science
Summer school from 3 to 21 June 2024 in Chambéry. Registration deadline: 31 March 2024.
Further information
- Presentation of themes 1, 2, 3 & 4
- Presentation of theme 5
- Video presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xtN8vGnRyM&t=92s
- Programme website: https://www.campusfrance.org/en/frenchsciences-program
- Testimonials from participants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYl9ftCsKEE&t=84s
- Contact French Institute in Finland: science@france.fi