What the funding covers
- Full exemption from tuition and registration fees at every partner university.
- €1,400 a month for up to 24 months.
- Health insurance for the whole programme.
- Partial grants waive fees and include insurance but pay no monthly allowance.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Tuition and registration | Waived for full and partial grant holders |
| Living costs | €1,400 a month for full grant holders |
| Travel and housing | You, from the allowance |
Who can apply
- Applicants from every country. Each cohort has up to 25 students.
- A bachelor's degree of at least three years (180 ECTS) in physics, materials science, chemistry, engineering, nanoscience or a related field. Final-year students can apply if they graduate before the programme starts.
- English at B2 to C2: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, TOEIC 850, PTE Academic 60 or a Cambridge CAE or CPE, no more than two years old.
- Applicants from countries where English is an official language by law, such as Ghana and Nigeria, are exempt from the test but must show their bachelor's was taught in English if shortlisted.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality can apply.
Documents you will need
- Passport
- Photo taken within the last 12 months
- CV in English (Europass recommended)
- High school and bachelor's diplomas with transcripts
- English certificate or proof of exemption
- Two recommendation letters
- A one- to two-minute introduction video
How to apply
- Apply on the University of Lorraine's GREENANO application platform between 15 October 2026 and 6 January 2027.
- Upload your passport, a recent photo, a CV in English, your school and bachelor's diplomas with transcripts, your English certificate, two recommendation letters and a one- to two-minute introduction video.
- A motivation letter of up to 600 words, proof of achievements and evidence of entrepreneurship are optional.
- Shortlisted applicants are interviewed, and the committee then informs them of its decision.
Before you apply: things to know
- The maximum number of full scholarships for Pakistan and Bangladesh has already been reached for this intake.
- Non-EU passports must be valid for at least 12 months after arrival in France.
- Self-funded students pay their own travel, lodging and administrative costs.
Common questions
When is the GREENANO deadline?
Applications are open from 15 October 2026 to 6 January 2027.
Do Ghanaian applicants need IELTS for GREENANO?
No test is needed for applicants from countries where English is an official language by law, which includes Ghana and Nigeria. If shortlisted, you show that your bachelor's was taught in English and your English is checked at interview.
What does a partial grant cover?
Tuition, registration and health insurance, but no monthly allowance.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Jan 6, 2027). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.
Oct 14, 2026 · NOWResearch the route in depth: confirm eligibility, costs and every required document
Oct 28, 2026 · NOWAsk your referees (for a PhD, email potential supervisors with a short, specific pitch)
Nov 11, 2026Write the first full draft of your motivation letter or statement of purpose
Nov 25, 2026Order transcripts and certified translations · book any language test
Dec 9, 2026Second draft: get feedback from someone who reads critically
Dec 23, 2026Finalise every document and complete the online form
Dec 30, 2026Submit, but never on the last day
Jan 6, 2027Deadline