A leading science & technology Grande École in France with an international reputation in education and research, Arts et Métiers is one of France’s oldest and best engineering schools specializing in mechanical, industrial and energy engineering. Arts et Métiers has more than 250 years of tradition in technical innovation and industrial engagement. It has trained over 85,000 engineers since its foundation in 1780 and has been committed to meeting constantly evolving industrial challenges and societal issues. 

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Summer 2026 Research Projects: 

1. Project #1: Upcycling of Aeronautical Structures, Bordeaux campus (Aerospace engineering, Mechanical engineering) 

2. Project #2: Revealing Photocatalysis by Electrogenerated Chemiluminescence, Bordeaux campus (Electrical engineering, Industrial engineering)

3. Project #3: Acoustic De-icing, Paris campus (Mechanical engineering, Material engineering)

4. Project #4: Smart Foil, Paris campus (Mechanical engineering, Material engineering) 

5. Project #5: Experimental study of a PEM hydrogen fuel cell for sustainable energy applications, Paris campus (Energy engineering, Mechanical engineering, applied physics, process engineering, engineering science)

Research Location:

•      ∗ Project #1 and #2: Bordeaux campus
•      ∗ Project #3, #4 and #5: Paris campus 

Housing: student residence is possible (Paris and Bordeaux) and the host university will assist in making arrangement or provide relevant information.

Please note that this destination is only available for students registered in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. There are 2 pathways for this SREP opportunity (please indicate which option you are pursuing in the Program Pathway section of the Learning Abroad application): 

a) Not-for-credit (you do not pay U of T tuition or host university tuition). 

b) Pre-approved research course: APS299Y0 (engineering, minimum 10 weeks of placement) (1.0 U of T credit)  

Application Process for APS299Y0:

1) Review projects and submit CIE application by November 23, 2025

2) Applications will be reviewed by the relevant U of T department

3) Successful candidates will receive CIE nomination (SREP is a competitive program and nomination is not guaranteed) 

4) Nominated students reach out to desired supervisor (contact info included in the project sheet) and copy admissions@ensam.eu. Please submit the following documents in your email, and use “Summer Research 2026 – University of Toronto Application, (last name, first name)” in the email subject line: 

•      ∗ CV
•      ∗ Letter of Intent (identify which project you are applying for)
•      ∗ academic record
•      ∗ the title(s) of the project(s) and explain why you are a good candidate

5) Successful applicants will be invited to submit an online application on the host university’s portal

6) Accepted students will receive admissions letter and further instructions from the host university

Application Process for Non-credit:

1) Review research projects and identify your potential project

2) Submit CIE application no later than March 15th (rolling admissions and students are encouraged to apply early)

3) Reach out to your desired supervisor (contact info included in the project sheet) and copy admissions@ensam.eu. Please submit the following documents in your email, and use “Summer Research 2026 – University of Toronto Application, (last name, first name)” in the email subject line:

•      ∗ CV
•      ∗ Letter of Intent (identify which project you are applying for)
•      ∗ academic record
•      ∗ the title(s) of the project(s) and explain why you are a good candidate

**Please reach out to your desired supervisor as soon as you have completed the CIE application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and CIE nomination will also be issued on a rolling basis.

4) Students who have been accepted by the supervisors will receive CIE nomination

5) Nominated students submit online application on the host university’s portal 

6) Accepted students will receive admissions letter and further instructions from the host university

Learn more about the Summer Research Exchange Program.