Application for the HDR

The "Habilitation à Diriger les Recherches" (HDR) is the highest qualification in the French university system and enables doctoral students and young researchers to be supervised. The HDR is required to apply for a professorship.

You wish to obtain your habilitation to direct research

Download the procedure in detail (in French)

Forms (in French):

Published on  January 8, 2021
Updated on August 4, 2026