Recap information with important deadlines
| Milestone | Deadline | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Call for applications for Cohort 2027-2029 (intake 2027) | Starts on October 2026 | 16/10/2026 |
| Application deadline – Erasmus Mundus Scholarship | February 2027, 11.59 pm (UTC) | 07/02/2027 Apply to iPSRS by this deadline to be considered for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship. |
| Extended application deadline – self-funded students (no tuition fee) | April 2027, 11.59 pm (UTC) | 15/04/2027 Deadline without the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship (self-funded students). Self-funded students do not need to pay tuition fees (zero Euro tuition) to complete the iPSRS Master program and will receive health insurance coverage from the program. However, they must cover accommodation, transportation, meals and other living expenses. |
| Notification of Ineligibility | From January 2027 to March 2027 | 05/03/2027 Ineligible applicants (for administrative issues or weak academic background) are notified at the time of the first selection committee review after the eligibility check and provided information on the appeal procedure. Due to the large number of applications, no personalized feedback on weaknesses of the application is provided. |
| Notification of Short-list | March 2027 | 04/03/2027 Short-listed applicants are notified. |
| Applications reviews & remote interviews | March 2027 | 08-15/03/2027 Applications reviews and remote interviews for short-listed applicants. |
| Selection Committee | March 2027 | 17-18/03/2027 iPSRS academic and management board select students. |
| Notification of the Selection outcome | End of March 2027 | 23/03/2026 Successful applicants are notified of the outcome of their application by email. Applicants who were contacted for interview must send certified and translated copies of their diploma and transcripts to iPSRS consortium by the 30th of March 2025. Non-successful applicants can appeal of the selection committee decisions. Only aggregated statistics on applicants and selected students are published to ensure confidentiality of applicants. Original certificates of admission are sent to successful applicants. |
| End of Appeal period | April 2027 | 06/04/2027 Appeals received after this deadline won’t be considered. |
| Prepare your stay in France | From April 2027 | Successful applicants are encouraged to immediately prepare their stay in Saint-Etienne, France, and notably immigration process. |
| Commitment Deadline | April 2027 | 13/04/2027 Successful applicants must confirm their participation in the programme. |
| Notification of the Selection outcome for self-funded students who applied after 8 February | May 2027 | 15/05/2027 Successful applicants are notified of the outcome of their application by email. Applicants must send certified and translated copies of their diploma and transcripts to iPSRS consortium by the 30th of June 2026. Only aggregated statistics on applicants and selected students are published to ensure confidentiality of applicants. Original certificates of admission are sent to successful applicants. |
| Student agreement signature | End of June 2027 | 15-22/06 Effective enrollment of successful applicant is subject of conclusion and signing of a student agreement between the student and iPSRS consortium providing for rights and obligation of both parties. |
