FIAS Fellowship Program 2026/27 in France (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the FIAS Fellowship Program 2026/27 in France. It is a Fully Funded Fellowship for people from all countries and nationalities. The Duration of the Fellowship is 10 Months. FIAS Stands for the French Institutes for Advanced Study. The Institute Comprises Seven French Research Institutions. The Objective of the FIAS Fellowship is to invite Researchers and Scholars to develop their innovative research projects in France. For the Year 2026, up to 28 Fellowships will be offered. This Fully Funded Fellowship Covers Relocation, Accommodation, Round Airfare, Salary, Allowance, and other Facilities. Below are more details about the FIAS Fellowship requirements, financial benefits, and the application Process.

Details About FIAS Fellowship Program 2026/27

• Host Country: France
• Location: Seven French Institutes
• Duration: 10 Months
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 16th September 2025

Financial Benefits

The Program Covers:

• Travel Expense to/from France
• Accommodation
• Net Living Allowance: €2,200/month
• Work contracts or paid leave
• Adequate social security coverage
• Individual research and training budget: €2,500/year
• Individual offices, library access, IT, and collective spaces
• Skills training opportunities

Areas of Research

FIAS welcomes candidates to conduct research in the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), as well as in all other research fields that interface with SSH.

Eligibility Criteria

• FIAS welcomes candidates from all countries.
• FIAS awards fellowships to outstanding researchers at all career levels, from postdoctoral to senior scientists.
• Minimum Requirement: A PhD plus two years of research experience after obtaining the PhD. (PhD training time is not counted.)
• Mobility Rule: Applicants must not have resided or primarily worked in France for more than 12 months within the three years immediately preceding the application deadline.

Required Documents

• Online Application Form
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of PhD diploma
• Detailed research proposal
• Selection of three to five key publications
• Optional: Up to two letters of recommendation

How to Apply for the FIAS Fellowship Program 2026/27 in France?

Candidates have to apply online from the FIAS Website. The Link to the official website is below.

USE THIS LINK TO APPLY