Two Doctoral Fellowships (3 years), LA3M-Aix-Marseille Université, France (funded by Amidex)
RESEARCHER PROFILE: PhD/R1: First stage Researcher
RESEARCH FIELD(S)1: Anthropology, Architecture and Design, History
MAIN SUB RESEARCH FIELD OR DISCIPLINES1: Archaeology, Design History, History of Art, History of History, History of Religion, Museology, Spatial Planning, Textile Design, Urban Design
JOB /OFFER DESCRIPTION
A new Research Program titled The Indo-Persian Continuum, c. 11th-17th Centuries, directed by Professor Alka Patel and housed at La3M (within Aix-Marseille University’s archaeology institute, ARKAIA, MMSH), offers two 3-year Dissertation-Writing Fellowships beginning 1 July 2026.
Applications are invited from students with well-defined PhD projects in all aspects of material culture in Southern Asia – encompassing Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh. Applicants must have proven records of research and productivity (e.g. Master’s Degree) and at least an intermediate level in requisite research languages, e.g. Persian, Arabic, Sanskrit, Indic vernaculars (certificates/proof required). Preference will be given to projects on the “Sultanate” period (circa 12th c.-16th c.).
The Program includes two fieldtrips (required), one to India and another to Central Asia. The successful applicants will be full-time doctorands (salaried with health benefits) expected to complete and defend their PhD dissertations by 30 June 2029. Theses must be composed in either French or English.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10/01/2026 00:00 Central Europe
ENVISAGED STARTING DATE: 01/07/2026
ENVISAGED DURATION: 36 months
WHAT WE OFFER
Shared work space, equipment stipend, travel allowance, and two international fieldtrips located in Provence, southern France. La3M and AMU maintain MOUs with museums, universities, and institutes across Europe and Asia and offer specialized university libraries and national resources. The Aix‑Marseille area is well connected by TGV and air.
Additional information: The Euraxess Center of Aix‑Marseille Université informs foreign visiting professors, researchers, postdoc and PhD candidates about the administrative steps to be undertaken prior to arrival at AMU and the various practical formalities to be completed once in France: visas and entry requirements, insurance, accommodation, opening a bank account, etc. More information on AMU EURAXESS Portal.
QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED RESEARCH FIELDS, REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL, PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, OTHER RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS
Soft skills: At least an intermediate level in requisite research languages, e.g. Persian, Arabic, Sanskrit, Indic vernacular; familiarity with relevant software, including MS Word, Excel; photo database management.
REQUESTED DOCUMENTS OF APPLICATION, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, SELECTION PROCESS

a two-page Letter of Interest detailing achievements to date;
PhD prospectus, including title and proposed chapter breakdown (5000 words);
complete CV;
proof of undergraduate and MA degrees (official transcripts, diplomas);
language certificates/transcripts;
names and contact details of three recommenders.

Application deadline is 10 January 2026; finalist interviews in early February; offers by end February 2026.
Job details
Title: Two Doctoral Fellowships (3 years), LA3M-Aix-Marseille Université, France (funded by Amidex)
Published: 2025-11-20
2026-01-10 23:59 (Europe/Paris)
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