ImAGEin Application & Registration

EXCITING NEWS FOR FUTURE LEADERS IN BIOLOGY OF AGEING RESEARCH AND INDUSTRY !

Application process for the (2‑year) ImAGEin Erasmus Mundus Joint Master will open from 6 January, 2026.
This is your chance to join an innovative and dynamic community, where cutting-edge education meets real-world experience.
Are you ready to take your academic journey to the next level? Don’t miss the opportunity to shape your future with us!

How to apply
Timing for the 2026-2028 Cohort
Selection and admission process
Requirements
Participation costs and scholarships

Applications for the 2026-2028 imAGEin Cohort will be open from 6 January to 6 March, 2026. The application link to the eCandidat plateform will be published on this website on January 6, 2026. Applications sent after March 6, 11:00 PM (Paris time, France) WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Please carefully read the requirements to be eligible for Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree scholarships and application conditions for self-funded candidates before going through the online application process. 

Documents needed for the online application on eCandidat: 

Please make sure to include the following documents in your application:

• Copy of a valid ID
  • For European students: a copy of the national ID
  • For non-European students: a copy of the passport
  • NOTE: if admitted to the programme and requiring a visa, the passport must be valid for the entire duration of the two-year programme at the time of visa application.
• Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics): A Bachelor's degree in STEM, nationally accredited, with a minimum of 180 ECTS obtained, demonstrating mastery of core disciplinary knowledge and associated experimental methods, in line with pursuing studies in a selective Master's programme.
• Legal copy of the Bachelor diploma, with an official English translation:
  • If the diploma has not yet been obtained (e.g. final-year students), an original proof of enrolment and the most recent transcript of records must be submitted.
  • Conditional admission is possible for final-year students. However, the Bachelor's degree must be completed before administrative enrolment in the imAGEin programme. 
  • Students failing to obtain the degree before the official start of the imAGEin programme will not be allowed to enroll. 
• Academic transcripts with 4.0 standard Grade Point Average (GPA): 
  • All official transcripts must be provided.
  • A GPA on the 4.0 scale must be provided. If the institution does not provide a 4.0 GPA, online tools (e.g. Scholaro) may be used to convert grades. 
  • If online conversion tools are used, a document explaining the conversion method or formula must be attached.
• Detailed course descriptions: A complete list of courses from the Bachelor's programme, including grades (with an English translation). 
• Motivation letter (maximum 500 words): A motivation letter explaining how the programme aligns with the academic background, career goals, and personal motivation of the candidate. Relevant examples (coursework, research projects, internships, or other activities) demonstrating a genuine interest in the biology of ageing should be included.  
• Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages): Europass format. Include details on age, academic records and quality/recognition of the institution having awarded the bachelor or equivalent degree.
• Personal Training Plan (PTP): A PTP (downloaded from eCandidat) explaining educational, professional & mobility goals during the imAGEin programme.
• Visibility form (downloaded from eCandidat). 
• Two recommendation letters: 
  • Must be written in English, signed and dated within the last two years.
  • Must appear on official letterhead from the referee's university, company or organization, and include the referee's full name, position/title, institution, and contact information.
  • Applicants are responsible for requesting the two letters and uploading them directly to the eCandidat application platform. 
• Proof of English proficiency: see the "requirements section" below for the full list of accepted documents. 
• Proof of professional experiences, awards or other relevant recognitions in the field of life sciences. 

Application rules

(a) The application process will be entirely online.
(b) No application will be accepted in any other form.
(c) Non-submitted applications, incomplete applications and applications received after the application deadline will not be taken into consideration.
(d) All completed applications will be recorded and archived to ensure full transparency of the selection process.
(e) The programme adheres to principles of equality and non-discrimination. No applicant is discriminated against based on gender, ethnicity, nationality, disability, or any other characteristic.

6 January, 2026	Opening of the application platform
Early February, 2026	Evaluation of application files by the evaluation committee (Round 1)
Mid February, 2026	Notification to applicants (Round 1)
Early March, 2026	Evaluation of application files by the evaluation committee (Round 2)
6 March, 2026	Application deadline 11:00 PM (Paris Local Time)
Following the application deadline, until mid-March, 2026	Evaluation of application files by the evaluation committee (Round 3)
Mid-March, 2026	Notification to applicants (Rounds 2 and 3)
16 to 20 March, 2026	Interviews for shortlisted applicants from Rounds 1, 2 and 3
Late March, 2026	Final rankings and EMJM fellowship award offers
Until April 8, 2026	Notification of candidates on the waiting list for EMJM fellowship slots
8 April onwards, 2026	Notification of candidates on the "waiting list" for self-funded slots
Mid-April to June, 2026	Admitted students must supply all documents necessary to complete enrollment Students should start their visa application as early as possible
First week of September, 2026	Welcome Week at Université Côte d'Azur (Nice, France).
Early September to early October, 2026	Start of the academic programme at each partner university: Université Côte d'Azur (early september, date to be confimed) University of Coimbra (september, date to be confirmed) University of Seville (september, date to be confirmed) University of Cologne (early October, date to be confirmed)

  The Consortium as a whole, through the imAGEin Selection Committee (ISC), is responsible for the selection and admission of students to the imAGEin joint porgramme.
A ranked list of applicants will be established to determine:

• The students admitted to the programme, and
• The students eligibles for an EMJM scholarship, subject to fullfillment of allocation criteria. 

English Language Proficiency Requirements   

Knowledge of the English language is considered a basic requirement. All students must provide recent proof (max 2 years old) of their proficiency in English through at least one of the following documents:
 

• TOEFL Certificate: 
• IELTS Certificate: minimum overall score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-component. 
• Cambridge English Certificate: C2 Proficiency (CPE) or C1 Advanced (CAE) with a minimum overall score of 180 and no component below 176.

English proficiency certificate is waived for students who have proof of a Bachelor's Degree taught 100% in English (such as a Medium of Instruction MOI certificate).

Oral English proficiency will also been taken into account during interviews of applicants in Phase 2 (see Selection and Admission process). 

Educational Background 

All candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent Diploma in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

Candidates currently enrolled in the final year of their Bachelor's degree at the time of the application are allowed to apply; however, final admission will only be confirmed upon submission of proof of graduation before the start of the imAGEin programme, i.e. by July of the application year at the latest.