A great opportunity awaits you in France! Applications are now open for the MOPGA Fellowship 2026 in Paris, France. MOPGA stands for “Make Our Planet Great Again.” This is the 9th edition of the MOPGA Fellowship, which aims to invite 60 early-career researchers from around the world to carry out research in France. The MOPGA Visiting Fellowship 2026 is fully funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the French Ministry for Higher Education, Research, and Innovation, and implemented by Campus France. Fellows will conduct research in the themes listed in the Research Themes section. More details are provided below.
Details About MOPGA Fellowship 2026 in Paris, France
- Host Country: France
- No. of Fellowships: 60
- Who can Apply: Early Career Researchers
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 12th December 2025
Duration of the MOPGA Fellowship
The Duration of the Fellowship is 12 Months. The MOPGA 2026 Visiting Research Fellowship will start in September 2026.
Financial Benefits
- Monthly allowance of 2,500 euros.
- Moving allowance of 500 euros.
- Health Insurance Plan.
Research Areas
- Earth systems
- Climate change and sustainability
- Energy transition
- Societal challenges of environmental issues
- Human, animal, and ecosystem health as part of a “One Health” approach.
- For more information, visit the Theme dedicated page.
Eligibility Criteria
- The MOPGA Fellowship is open to nationals of all countries (except France).
- No Nationality restriction.
- 60 fellowships will be provided.
- Applicants must not hold French citizenship.
- Applicants must be early-career foreign researchers who received their doctoral degree within the last 5 years (thesis defense must have occurred between December 2020 and December 2025).
- Applicants must not have resided in France for more than 90 days between September 12, 2025, and December 12, 2025.
Description of the Research Project
When choosing the Research Area, include these things:
- Research Project Title
- Keywords (6)
- Abstract of the Research Project (2,000 char. max.)
- Context and Motivation (2,000 char. max.)
- Scientific Objectives (2,000 char. max.)
- Methodology and Timeline (4,500 char. max.)
- Project position in relation to the MOPGA scientific domain (2,000 char. max.)
- Collaborations and/or impacts for the candidate’s country of origin or residence in relation to the research project proposal (2,000 characters max.)
Required Documents
- CV including the list of your publications in English (4 pages max)
- PhD Diploma (or certificate of PhD diploma)
- CV of your research supervisor in the French host institution (2 pages max)
- Letter of support from the French host institution
- Letters of recommendation (3 max)
- Passport or proof of ID.
How to Apply for the MOPGA Fellowship 2026 in France?
Applicants should submit online applications from the Campus France website. The Link to the official website is given below.
USE THIS LINK TO APPLY
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