Context

Sciences Po has joined forces with Sorbonne University and around twenty other academic partners to form the PostGenAI@Paris cluster. This ambitious project aims to contribute to France's artificial intelligence strategy by creating an international center of excellence dedicated to AI. The project focuses on the theoretical and technical capabilities of AI and on positive, controlled, human-centered applications, particularly in three main areas:

• Generative AI and disruptive technologies
• Health and a desirable future
• Resilient society and education

As part of this call for doctoral contracts, Sciences Po is looking for doctoral students working at the intersection of social sciences and artificial intelligence. This may include work on AI governance, its history, the development of new methods in the social sciences, work on the transformations of society under the influence of AI (work, culture, information, etc.), inequalities and discrimination in relation to artificial intelligence systems, AI regulation, etc.

Funded contract

A doctoral contract at Sciences Po will be funded through the cluster. Artificial intelligence must be central to the thesis topic. Interdisciplinary projects are encouraged, but the thesis must fall within one of the five doctoral programs offered at Sciences Po: law, economics, history, political science, or sociology. The doctoral student will be hosted in one of Sciences Po's ten research centers. The successful candidate will be offered a full-time contract for a period of 36 months. They will also receive appropriate training within this structure and at the Sciences Po School of Research.

The contract start date is September 2026.

Prerequisites

We are looking for motivated students with a master's degree in law, economics, history, political science, or sociology, with an interest in interdisciplinary research.

Fluency in English is essential.

Applications

Applications must be submitted online, in accordance with Sciences Po's admission requirements and calendar. Applications must be submitted via the Sciences Po / Admissions portal.

Applications may be submitted in English or French.

More information about doctoral admissions to the School of Research.

Once you have submitted your application, please notify us of your application using the form below:

The application file must include the following documents:

• Two academic recommendations (an optional professional recommendation may be added);
• Letter of motivation;
• Thesis proposal (please refer to the admissions page to check the word count requirements for your discipline);
• Copy of ID;
• Copies of Bachelor's and Master's degrees (if already obtained). For applicants who are in the process of obtaining the required degree, please attach all transcripts available at the time of application;
• If applicable: up to two pieces of academic research (such as a Master's thesis or published articles);

Any additional documents can be uploaded to the “additional documents” folder in your applicant account.

Contact

For more information, please contact ed.direction@sciencespo.fr