The PRISM programme (PhD Research Programme for International Training in Sustainable Soft Matter) is an EU funded COFUND project. It is an ambitious doctoral initiative at PSL University designed to train highly skilled researchers capable of addressing key challenges of the ecological transition.

Building on PSL’s strong expertise in soft matter, microfluidics, fluid mechanics, and industrial process sciences, PRISM focuses on four major scientific challenges:

• (1) developing eco-friendly chemical processes,
• (2) supporting a circular economy,
• (3) advancing renewable energy concepts,
• (4) and improving carbon capture, storage, and valorisation.

The programme will recruit 30 outstanding PhD candidates in two cohorts through a competitive two-stage international selection process following EU rules.

The 1st PRISM call for PhD projects is opened from APRIL 1ST 2026 and will close on MAY 31ST 2026.

The 2nd call for projects will start in 2027.

All PhD projects must be submitted via this dedicated platform by filling in the project form and uploading their attachments. A research team may submit multiple PhD projects, provided each is submitted as a separate form.

All supporting documents and appendices to your project are available in the "support documents" section of this platform.

Carefully read the GUIDELINES document to review the call conditions, selection criteria, and obtain detailed information about the doctoral recruitment process.

Before submitting your project for evaluation, please ensure that it includes the following documents:

1. A completed submission form including the ethical annex
2. A co-funding commitment letter
3. The CVs of the supervisor and co-supervisor

For further information about the calls and selection procedures, please contact the PRISM Managing Team by email:

contact@prism.psl.eu