During the PhD
Young researchers' associations
CJC, the BIOTechno network, ADCIFRE SHS: the national associations that defend and promote the PhD.
Confédération des jeunes chercheurs (CJC)
- A national, multidisciplinary non-profit, the CJC brings together associations of PhD candidates and doctors working to promote the PhD and its recognition as professional experience.
- Nationally, it is a key contact for public authorities (government, Parliament, CNESER…) and for any organisation wishing to discuss these issues.
- At European level, it contributes to the debate on the PhD through the Eurodoc federation, of which it is a founding member.
Some CJC resources (in French): the PhD under the microscope, the doctoral contract, FAQ for international PhD candidates.
The BIOTechno network
- The BIOTechno network of young life-science researchers federates associations of PhD candidates and doctors in biotechnology across France.
- It aims to promote doctoral training and improve the employability of young graduates, whether they create knowledge (research), share it (teaching) or innovate (start-ups).
- It works with ministries, companies and public research bodies, and organises the BIOTechno Days in several major cities to showcase careers in the sector.
AJC06 is a member of the network. BIOTechno network website
ADCIFRE SHS
The association of PhD candidates and doctors on CIFRE agreements in the humanities and social sciences, founded in June 2014, is:
- an independent, collaborative space to reflect on the practical and scientific issues of CIFRE status in the humanities and social sciences;
- a forum for debate between researchers, laboratories and institutions on research in these fields, including research funded by its own field;
- an association open to all young researchers (master’s students, PhD candidates, doctors) who want to join this collective reflection.