Early-career researchers working on climate and environmental issues can apply for the 2027 Make Our Planet Great Again Visiting Fellowship in France. The programme funds 12 months of research beginning between September and December 2027.
Overview
MOPGA supports foreign researchers who want to carry out a climate- or environment-related project with a French host laboratory. The 2027 call is intended for researchers who earned their PhD recently and who are not currently established professionally in France.
Applicants develop the research project with a French scientific host and submit the required supporting documents through the Campus France process.
Benefits
- Monthly Allowance: Fellows receive €2,500 per month for the 12-month Fellowship.
- Settling-In Allowance: A €500 one-time settling-in allowance is provided.
- Insurance: The programme provides health, civil-liability, and repatriation coverage under its current terms.
- French Research Placement: Fellows spend 12 months conducting research with an eligible host laboratory in France.
- International Network: The programme connects early-career scientists with French research institutions and other MOPGA Fellows.
Eligibility
- Nationality: Applicants may be of any nationality except French.
- PhD Window: The PhD must have been defended between December 2021 and December 2026.
- Residence and Employment: Applicants must meet the programme’s rule on not currently residing or being professionally active in France.
- Research Theme: The proposed project must align with eligible climate, environment, or related MOPGA research themes.
- Previous Award: Previous MOPGA Visiting Fellowship recipients are not eligible for the same programme.
- Host: Applicants need the support of a French host researcher or laboratory.
How to Apply
- Deadline: Applications close on December 15, 2026.
- Secure a Host: Develop the proposed research project with an eligible French host laboratory.
- Prepare Documents: The application requires research materials, a host support letter, identification, and recommendation letters under the current call.
- Submit: Complete the official MOPGA application through Campus France before the deadline.
