Emeritus status is a title that allows a retired university professor or lecturer (holder of an HDR) to continue certain activities.
In this case, the professor or lecturer continues to contribute, on an ancillary basis and free of charge, to the missions set out in article L. 123-3 of the Education Code:

  • Lifelong initial and continuing education;
  • Scientific and technological research, and the dissemination and exploitation of its results for the benefit of society. The latter is based on the development of innovation, technology transfer where possible, expertise and support for associations and foundations recognised as being in the public interest, and public policies designed to meet societal challenges and social, economic and sustainable development needs.
  • Guidance, social promotion and professional integration;
  • The dissemination of humanist culture, in particular through the development of the humanities and social sciences, and scientific, technical and industrial culture;
  • Participation in the construction of the European Higher Education and Research Area;
  • International cooperation.

The application for emeritus status may or may not be coupled with an application for volunteer collaboration. Depending on the approach, the PU or MCF must send :

  1. An application for emeritus status without volunteer activity (designation of a title)
  2. An application for emeritus with a request for volunteer activity

Each application is made using a form to be sent to the Human Resources Department. PUs and MCFs renewing their application for emeritus status or applying for the first time will be informed of the procedures to be followed by the Human Resources department during the first quarter of each year. The application form will be sent to the PUs and MCFs concerned.

The opinion of the restricted Scientific Council is sought each year on applications from PUs and MCFs, during the month of June. The Director General of the institution takes the decision following the reasoned opinion of the Restricted Scientific Council.

Emeritus status lasts for 3 years and is renewable twice.

For applications for emeritus status in 2024/2025, the PUs and MCFs concerned will be contacted by the Human Resources Department.