Eiffel scholarships support selected international master’s and doctoral applicants through nominations by French higher education institutions. Brazilian applicants must first find an institution willing to present their application. Campus France lists January 6, 2027 as the deadline for institutions to submit candidates; your university’s candidate deadline can be considerably earlier.
Official sources checked: October 3, 2026. Independent guide by Excelsior Scholarships; applications go to the official sponsor.
Start with university nomination
The official France Excellence Eiffel page states that applications are submitted by French institutions. An individual student does not replace that nomination by sending a personal application directly to Campus France.
| Stage | Who handles it? |
|---|---|
| Candidate request and internal selection | Chosen French institution |
| Nomination to Campus France | French institution |
| 2027 institutional submission deadline | January 6, 2027 |
Ask the international office how its current Eiffel process works. Some pages still display the previous session’s detailed conditions while announcing the next session. Confirm that the candidate instructions and dates you follow apply to 2027.
Match your project to the supported fields
The Université de Toulouse Eiffel guidance distinguishes master’s and doctoral routes and lists science, engineering, environmental, economic, legal and political fields. Its calendar announces an October 2026 opening for the 2027 session. This is an institutional example, not the deadline calendar of every French university.
Read the target degree’s curriculum and entry requirements before asking for nomination. Explain how your previous study prepares you for that course and what you intend to do with the training. A well-matched academic project gives the institution a clearer basis for considering support.
Check the current candidate conditions
Review nationality, age, degree stage, previous applications and funding compatibility in the current session’s official rules. Do not copy an age cutoff from an older year’s notice. The reference date used in an annual competition can make a material difference to eligibility.
If you hold more than one nationality or have already studied in France, describe the situation accurately when contacting the institution. Ask it to assess your circumstances under the current rules before you invest time in a complete nomination dossier.
Keep admissions and funding applications separate
Ask whether the Eiffel nomination process also completes the degree application. Do not assume that being considered for a scholarship gives you admission. Record the admissions portal, application deadline and required academic evidence alongside the scholarship procedure.
For doctoral study, discuss the research question, supervision arrangement and intended period in France with the host. Make sure that the proposal and planned dates agree with the degree arrangement. Scholarship eligibility and the academic approval of a doctorate are different decisions.
Prepare an institution-specific dossier
- Identify the degree or research host you want.
- Contact the relevant program and international office.
- Confirm the current session’s eligibility and local deadline.
- Prepare the academic and project documents requested.
- Complete the institution’s selection and separate admission steps.
Use evidence rather than broad claims of excellence. Explain a research result, demanding course, professional responsibility or project contribution that demonstrates readiness. Keep your statement consistent with the transcript and curriculum vitae, and follow the host’s requested length.
Clarify costs before accepting an offer
Read the current award’s benefits and ask the university about tuition, housing and expenses you would personally bear. Confirm the actual funding duration and payment arrangements. Avoid describing an award as covering every cost unless the written terms support that claim.
Compare our Erasmus Mundus guide, Chevening Brazil route and CAPES PDSE doctoral mobility if you are assessing different destinations or research formats.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply directly to Campus France?
The Eiffel process requires nomination by a French institution.
Is January 6 my university application deadline?
No. It is the listed institutional submission deadline. Your host’s internal candidate deadline can be earlier.
Does an Eiffel nomination guarantee admission?
No. Confirm and complete the target institution’s separate admissions procedure.
Can I reuse last year’s eligibility checklist?
Use it only as a preparation aid. The current session’s official rules control eligibility.