DIM C-BRAINS international PhD program is aimed exclusively at students currently enrolled in a master's and internship program outside France, who would like to pursue a thesis in the scientific and regional area covered by the DIM C-BRAINS. 

In addition to remuneration over 3 years, this competitive regional program offers a scientific bonus.

Once again this year, the program will be run in conjunction with the Institut du Cerveau. 

• September 24, 2025 - November 11, 2025: Submission of thesis topics by researcher
• December 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026: Online publication of thesis topics + Student applications
• February 18, 2026 - March 23, 2026: Selection of candidates by researchers
• April 15, 2026: Pre-selection jury
• May 20 and 21, 2026: Audition of pre-selected candidates

For further information: contact@dim-cbrains.fr  

Download the schedule of the C-BRAINS international PhD program. 

Download the eligibility criteria for submitting a thesis topic. 

Download the information note for researchers on how the DIM C-BRAINS doctoral contract funding works.

Download the eligibility criteria for student applications.

DIM C-BRAINS coordinates the selection of scientific equipment projects for the Île-de-France community, centered around three priority axes in the fields of neuroscience and cognitive sciences—covering both human and animal populations—as well as two structuring projects.

The Call for Projects (CFP) for Mid-heavy Equipment (ML) provides DIM funding between €132k and €450k (excluding VAT).

All neuroscience teams in the Île-de-France Region are eligible to apply for this 2026 Mid-heavy Equipment CFP.

Before applying, please download and read the Procedure Guidelines.

Below is some information extracted from the Procedure Notice.

Research themes addressed by this call for projects must:

• Align with at least one of the three priority axes guiding C-BRAINS' actions, in which case the application falls under the "Generic" category. Any researcher affiliated with the DIM C-BRAINS scientific scope may submit a proposal in this category. OR
• Be associated with one of the two structuring projects. Only one application per structuring project may be submitted by the Steering Committee. This application must include all requests from the various sites involved in the project to ensure consistency with the planned strategic orientations and choices. No applications other than those submitted by the Steering Committee will be accepted in the "Structuring Project" category.

Financial Terms:

• Total Project Cost (excl. VAT): Must be between €200k (minimum) and €3M (maximum) for the Generic category.
• Maximum Grant: The maximum subsidy allocated by DIM C-BRAINS per project will not exceed €450k.
• Regional Contribution: The requested regional subsidy must be less than or equal to 66% of the total cost (excl. VAT) of the requested equipment (per Île-de-France Regional regulations).

As a reminder, this year again, it is possible—under certain conditions—to cover a portion of personnel costs under the 'Investment Expenditures' section. For further information, please refer to the guidelines or contact the scientific coordination team.

To preview the categories you will need to complete on the platform, please click here.

Selection Timeline:

• March 11, 2026 – June 7, 2026: Submission period for Equipment CFP applications.
• September 21 & 22, 2026: Project evaluation by the Scientific Council (interviews with project leaders).
• October 2026: Approval of results by the Board of Directors.
• November 2026: Announcement of results.

For any questions, please send an email to contact@dim-cbrains.fr.

DIM C-BRAINS coordinates the selection of scientific equipment projects for the Île-de-France community, centered around three priority axes in the fields of neuroscience and cognitive sciences—covering both human and animal populations—as well as two structuring projects.

The Call for Projects (CFP) for Small and Medium-Size Equipment (PME) provides DIM funding between €10k and €132k (excl. VAT).

All neuroscience teams in the Île-de-France Region are eligible to apply for this 2026 Small and Medium-Scale Equipment CFP.

Before applying, please download and read the Procedure Guideline.

Below is some information extracted from the Procedure Notice.

Research themes addressed by this call for projects must:

• Align with at least one of the three priority axes guiding C-BRAINS' actions, in which case the application falls under the "Generic" category. Any researcher affiliated with the DIM C-BRAINS scientific scope may submit a proposal in this category. OR
• Be associated with one of the two structuring projects. Only one application per flagship project may be submitted by the Steering Committee. This application must include all requests from the various sites involved in the project to ensure consistency with the planned strategic orientations and choices. No applications other than those submitted by the Steering Committee will be accepted in the "Structuring Project" category.

Financial Terms:

• Total Project Cost (excl. VAT): Regardless of the category, the total cost per application must be between €15k (minimum) and €200k (maximum).
• Regional Contribution: The requested regional subsidy must be less than or equal to 66% of the total cost (excl. VAT) of the requested equipment (per Île-de-France Regional regulations).

To preview the categories you will need to complete on the platform, please click here.

Selection Timeline:

• March 11, 2026 – June 7, 2026: Submission period for Small and Medium-Scale Equipment CFP applications.
• September 21 & 22, 2026: Project evaluation by the Scientific Council (interviews with project leaders are not mandatory and remain at the Council's discretion).
• October 2026: Approval of results by the Board of Directors.
• November 2026: Announcement of results.

For any questions, please send an email to contact@dim-cbrains.fr.