MOPGA 2027 Visiting Fellowship in France for Early-Career International Researchers
The MOPGA 2027 Visiting Fellowship Program offers early-career international researchers a 12-month research stay in France to address critical climate change and environmental challenges.
Overview
The Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) 2027 Visiting Fellowship Program provides international researchers an opportunity to undertake a 12-month research stay in France. Funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE) and the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space (MESRE), and implemented by Campus France, the initiative supports scientific cooperation and international mobility focused on climate change and environmental issues.
Successful research stays are scheduled to begin in September 2027.
Benefits
- A 12-month fully funded research stay in France starting in September 2027.
- Opportunities to collaborate with leading French research institutions and academic networks.
- Expansion of international professional experience and scientific cooperation.
Eligibility
- Doctoral Degree: Must hold a PhD defended between December 2021 and December 2026.
- Nationality: Open exclusively to foreign nationals; French nationals are not eligible.
- Location: Applicants must not be residing and professionally active in France at the time of application.
- Previous Fellows: Individuals who have previously received a MOPGA fellowship are ineligible.
- Research Area: Proposed projects must focus on climate change and environmental topics.
How to Apply
Interested researchers should review the full call details and instructions provided by Campus France. Follow these steps to prepare your proposal:
- Review the complete eligibility criteria, including your doctoral degree timeline, nationality, and current location.
- Examine the eligible research themes to ensure alignment with climate change and environmental topics.
- Identify a relevant French research environment or host institution for your project.
- Prepare all required application documents and your comprehensive research proposal.
- Submit your complete application through the official portal before the final deadline.
Deadline
The application deadline for the MOPGA 2027 Visiting Fellowship Program is December 15, 2026.