The MOPGA 2027 Visiting Fellowship Program for early-career researchers is now open for applications, with a deadline of December 15, 2026. This 12-month funded visiting fellowship supports international researchers working on climate change and environmental topics in France.
Implemented by Campus France, the program starts in September 2027. It aims to strengthen research collaboration with leading French institutions while supporting international mobility to France.
Application Deadline: December 15, 2026
Eligible Countries: All countries except France
Program Duration: 12 months, starting September 2027
Program Location: France (international mobility)
Funding/Benefits: 12-month funded visiting fellowship to conduct research in France on climate change and environmental topics and foster collaboration with leading French research institutions.
Award Provider: Campus France (implemented), funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE) and the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space (MESRE)
About this Program
MOPGA 2027 is a visiting fellowship for early-career international researchers. It supports research linked to climate change and environmental issues.
In addition, the fellowship offers selected researchers the opportunity to work in France for 12 months. Fellows will also build collaboration with leading French research institutions.
Eligibility Criteria
- Hold a doctoral degree awarded less than five years before the application deadline.
- Have defended the doctoral degree between December 2021 and December 2026 inclusive.
- Be exclusively of foreign nationality. All nationalities are eligible except French.
- Apply for the purpose of undertaking international mobility to France.
- Not be residing and professionally active in France at the time of application.
- Not have previously received a MOPGA fellowship.
What Fellows Receive: 12-month visiting fellowship (starting September 2027); opportunity to conduct research on climate change and environmental topics in France; collaboration with leading French research institutions.
Program Components Conduct a research project in France on climate change and environmental topics and foster collaboration with leading French research institutions.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should review the full fellowship details on the official program page. Then, prepare and submit the application according to the instructions provided by Campus France.
Required documents were not specified in the validated information provided. Please see the official page for the complete application process and document checklist.
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