Applications are open for the fully funded 2026 France Excellence SSHN Scholarship for Ghanaian researchers to conduct short-term scientific stays in France. Apply below:
When is the Application Deadline:
The application deadline is April 26, 2025.
Tell Me About The France Excellence SSHN Scholarship for Ghanaian Researchers:
The Embassy of France in Ghana is implementing the France Excellence Scholarship Programme, which includes the Séjours Scientifiques de Haut Niveau (SSHN, High-Level Scientific Stays). This scholarship is designed for academic and research staff who wish to spend time at a higher education or research institution in France. The SSHN aims to strengthen cooperation between French institutions and researchers from Ghana by fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and scientific advancements.
Which Fields are Eligible?
All fields
Type:
PhD Scholarships
Who can Apply For The France Excellence SSHN Scholarship for Ghanaian Researchers?
The eligibility criteria include:
- Open to candidates holding a tenure position in a public or private higher education institution or scientific research laboratory.
- PhD students and PhD holders are eligible.
- Candidates who obtained their doctorate more than five years ago will be classified as “confirmed researchers,” while those who earned their doctorate within the last five years are considered “young researchers.”
- Binational candidates holding the nationality of any European Union country are not eligible.
How are Applicants Selected?
Applications will be assessed on the basis of the precision of the project and elements ensuring the added value and impact of the mobility on personal, institutional, and cooperation levels.
Get Up to $100,000 Student Loan for Your Master in US or Canada.
The host organization letter of invitation must include a description of the activities to be carried out during the stay (e.g., titles of seminars/conferences organized, scientific articles in preparation). The cover letter must explain the reasons for the host organization selected, past achievements in line with the mobility project, relevance to the areas of research developed by the home laboratories, and actions generating the strengthening or creation of new collaborations. The quality and precision of the work plan will be assessed through the mobility timetable, which must demonstrate that the project has been carefully prepared in advance.
Candidacies proposing co-financing will be positively assessed.
Related:
- Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) Announces The AI and Tech Accountability Reporting Fellowship 2025 For Nigerian Journalists
- Humboldt Research Fellowship 2025 for Postdocs and Experienced Researchers (Fully Funded to Germany) – Apply Now!
- Africa No Filter Work Reimagined StoryLab Grant 2025: $3,500 Micro-Grant for Journalists, Podcasters, and Content Creators
- Apply For The INMA Elevate Scholarship Programme 2025 for Aspiring News Media Professionals in Africa
The results will be sent by e-mail together with the description of the procedure to comply for the travel arrangements and visa applications. The Embassy of France in Ghana will link the grantee with Campus France Paris, which is responsible for the organisation of the practical aspects of the mobility.
Any mobility must be confirmed by June the 15th[1] will be automatically cancelled. The scholarship will be given to a candidate on the waiting list.
Scholarship cannot be transferred to the following year, whatever the reason might be.
Required Documents:
Applicants are to submit the following documents:
- A single PDF file containing all application materials.
- The host institution’s letter of invitation specifying planned activities.
- A cover letter detailing the relevance of the mobility project.
- A work plan with a clear timeline.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Ghana
Where will the Award be Taken?
Host higher education or research institutions in France
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of the France Excellence SSHN Scholarship for Ghanaian Researchers?
Additionally, the benefits include:
- A round-trip air ticket
- A monthly allowance
- Health and repatriation insurance
- Accommodation assistance via Campus France Paris (with rent deducted from the grant)
How Long Will the Award Last?
1 to 2 months. However, mobility must take place between September 1, 2025, and December 15, 2025
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must submit their complete application (as a single PDF file) to [email protected] before April 26, 2025.
