International student mobility grants - ExcellencES IRIS-E project

Program Overview

IRIS-E is a scholarship program funded by the French Government through Project ExcellencES IRIS-E, which focuses on environmental and earth sciences. It encourages interdisciplinary approaches and collaboration with civil society to address socio-environmental challenges.

Benefits and Funding

Selected students receive a monthly allowance equivalent to the Erasmus allowance, up to €3,000 per mobility period. The program covers various expenses, including fees, travel, and social coverage.

Fields and Study Levels

Eligible fields include Environment and Earth Sciences at the Bachelor's and Master's levels.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be enrolled in a higher education institution, with no age restrictions. The project should directly relate to environmental transition challenges and meet specific criteria:

• Multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary approaches.
• Development of new skills, including non-disciplinary skills.
• Connections with civil society through co-construction processes and participatory science dimensions.

How to Apply

Students apply through their home institution's procedure, completing the provided form. Alternatively, they can use the IRIS-E online application form if no institutional form is available.

Required documents include a cover letter, travel carbon footprint analysis, budget plan, invitation letters, student ID/enrollment certificate, and internship agreement (if applicable).

Selection Process

The program selects 4-5 incoming and outgoing mobility projects per year for the Rennes site. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis by Axis 3 of the IRIS-E program.

Key Takeaways

• IRIS-E offers international mobility grants for undergraduate and Master's students in Environment and Earth Sciences.
• The program provides a monthly allowance equivalent to Erasmus, covering various expenses.
• Eligibility criteria focus on environmental transition challenges and interdisciplinary approaches.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with 4-5 projects selected per year for the Rennes site.