#ESRH2600557AOrder of March 30, 2026, Fixing Registration Modalities for University Professors in Public Law Discipline for 2026-2027 Aggregation National Competition
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This law sets the rules for applying to become a university professor in public law in France for the 2026-2027 academic year. It outlines the eligibility criteria, required documentation, and process for both French and foreign candidates. The registration process is digital and strict deadlines are in place.
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Key Changes
- Sets digital registration for public law professor positions.
- Defines eligibility requirements and required documentation.
- Establishes deadlines for application submissions.
Obligations
What this law requires
Candidates must possess a doctorate, state doctorate, third-cycle doctorate, or engineer doctorate degree, or an HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches). Foreign equivalent qualifications may be accepted at jury discretion. All diploma requirements must be fulfilled by the registration deadline of May 15, 2026 at 12:00 Paris time.
Submit complete application file in PDF format via email to droitpublic@education.gouv.fr between April 13, 2026 at 10:00 and May 15, 2026 at 12:00 (Paris time). Applications after the deadline or non-compliant with requirements will not be accepted.
Application file must include: (a) copy of valid identity document (both sides); (b) documents proving fulfillment of Article 2 requirements; (c) typed declaration of candidacy on the required template specifying subject options for exams with candidate choice.
For the first exam, candidates must submit a PDF file containing: a note analyzing their scientific works with objectives, methodological challenges, sources, and results; a copy of the thesis defense report; and copies of all works, publications, and articles they intend to present. Submission deadline and digital platform details will be provided later.
Foreign national candidates participating as foreign candidates must submit their application file (Article 5) and first exam materials (Article 7) along with written authorization from their government dated in the year of the competition.