Visiting Professors and PhD Students
ESSCA welcomes visiting professors for a period of 2 to 10 months and visiting PhD Students for a period of 2 to 4 months. Recently invited professors came from USA, Germany, Australia, Italy, UK, etc.
Visiting professors’ main mission is to carry out research and publication activities in relation with at least one ESSCA faculty member (i.e., the sponsoring faculty member). This activity is not remunerated and there is no work contract.
Services provided to visiting professors:
- opportunity to engage scientific discussions with the sponsoring faculty member and other members of the welcoming research group.
- free access to ESSCA facilities, scientific databases and online library
- a fully equipped personal office (laptop, wireless access, etc.)
Visiting scholars are expected to (list not limited to):
- attend ESSCA research group seminars
- present research papers within dedicated seminars
- engage in academic research with ESSCA scholar with the aim to publish articles within the ABS journal ranking list and/or engage within a research project led by one of ESSCA’s research institutes
Who can apply for a Visiting Professor’s position?
Candidates must hold a doctorate in a discipline such as economics, law, sustainable development, management sciences (marketing, finance, etc.), social sciences or management, and have a strong interest in joint research work with ESSCA faculty members. To apply, one should find a sponsoring ESSCA faculty member. No prior knowledge of French is required.
Who can apply for a PhD Student’s position?
Candidates must be registered in a doctoral school in a discipline such as economics, law, sustainable development, management sciences (marketing, finance, etc.), social sciences or management, and have a strong interest in joint research work with ESSCA faculty members. To apply, one should find a sponsoring ESSCA faculty member. No prior knowledge of French is required.
How to apply?
Please contact the Associate Dean for Research Office. An application file is complete when the Associate Dean for Research Office has received the following information/forms:
- letter of intent or email from the sponsoring ESSCA faculty member.
- curriculum vitae of the applicant for the visiting position.
- presentation of the research project for the duration of the stay (max. 1-2 pages).
What is the decision-making process?
The Dean for Faculty and Research Office makes the decision based on the recommendation of the Associate Dean for Research. If the decision is positive, you will receive an official letter of invitation, subject to the receipt of the following information, which must be sent to the Office of the Associate Dean for Research at least 1 month before arrival if the visitor is from the EU. This minimum period is extended for visitors from outside the EU:
1. A photocopy of the most recent degree
2. Photocopy of your identity card or passport
3. Photocopy of proof of insurance to cover any medical, hospital and repatriation costs
4. Photocopy of proof of third party insurance
For visiting professors only: a letter of agreement from your home university confirming the dates of your stay and confirming that your salary will be maintained during this period (for Visiting Professor positions).
For visiting doctoral students only: A letter from your doctoral school confirming your registration as a doctoral student and providing evidence that you have sufficient funds to cover your costs during the stay.
Visa and immigration issues
EU and EEA nationals do not require a visa in the Schengen area but must have their passport to enter and stay in France.
For other nationals of EU member states, France generally requires a visa authorizing their entry and stay for the duration of their visit.
Important
As a rule, visiting professors are not paid. In the event of receiving a salary or fee as part of a request to give additional lessons, the visiting teacher must hold a temporary work permit issued in France by the Direction départementale de l’emploi, du travail et des solidarités. No remuneration can be granted by the school without having carried out this formality.