Smart Loire Valley programme

LE STUDIUM Loire Valley Institute for Advanced Studies is delighted to announce the opening of the 2026 Smart Loire Valley Programme application call on October 21st, 2025.

This programme is addressed to experienced international researchers that would like to come and carry out their research in the Centre-Val de Loire region for a period. All research topics are welcome.

Le Studium will be holding a webinar to present the Smart Loire Valley programme, the 2026 call guidelines, timetable, application process, evaluation criteria and advice on successful application.

• Do you currently have a research partnership with a laboratory in the Loire Valley and would like to develop it further, are you interested in carrying out research projects in the Loire Valley or would you like to apply for a permanent position?
• Do you have the opportunity to take a sabbatical and consider being hosted in a research institute in France? 

👉 Don't miss the opportunity to attend our live webinar to learn more and raise all your questions.