The Australia-France Network of Doctoral Excellence (AUFRANDE) is a unique PhD training program co-funded by the European Union and bringing together research centres in France and Australia. Together, they will recruit and train doctoral researchers who will be working on their unique research projects, benefitting of excellent working conditions including dual enrolment in doctoral programs in France and Australia, a competitive salary, a personalised supervision from experienced researchers in their field, mentoring and support from over 40 non-academic partners, international experience and numerous networking opportunities.