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MOPGA Fellowship 2027 in France | Paid Fellowship

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Deadline

2026-12-15

Country

France

Level

postdoc

Organization

Campus France

Field

Earth system sciences, Climate change and sustainability sciences, Energy transition, Societal challenges related to environmental issues, Human, animal and environmental health

Funding

fully funded

Overview

The MOPGA (Make Our Planet Great Again) Fellowship is an international program for early-career researchers to conduct research projects in France. It is financed by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE) and the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space (MESRE), and managed by Campus France. The program aims to strengthen scientific contributions to climate change and environmental issues. The fellowship duration is 12 months.

Coverage

This is a fully-funded fellowship. Fellows receive a monthly allowance of €2,500 for living expenses and a one-time relocation allowance of €500 to cover installation costs. It also provides comprehensive health coverage, including health insurance, civil liability, repatriation assistance, and supplementary health insurance once registered with the French social security system. Fellows are granted the status of French Government Scholarship holders (BGF).

Eligibility

This fellowship is open to international applicants of all nationalities, except French citizens. Candidates must be early-career researchers who have earned their PhD within the last five years (thesis defense completed between December 2021 and December 2026). Applicants should not be residing or professionally active in France at the time of application and must not have previously received a MOPGA fellowship.

Requirements

Applicants need to submit: * A CV with a list of publications (maximum 4 pages). * PhD diploma or completion certificate. * CV of the scientific advisor at the host laboratory (maximum 2 pages). * A letter of support from the scientific advisor, co-signed by the laboratory director or accompanied by a letter of commitment from the laboratory director, confirming the availability of the required scientific environment and resources. * Minimum of 1 and maximum of 3 letters of recommendation. * Passport or proof of ID.

How to apply

Applicants must submit their research projects online and identify a host laboratory in France. The application is managed through the Campus France application portal. Ensure all required documents are prepared before applying.

Notes

The deadline for applications is December 15, 2026. Notification of results will be announced in May/June 2027. The fellowship is expected to start between September 2027 and December 2027. The research themes include Earth system sciences, Climate change and sustainability sciences, Energy transition, Societal challenges related to environmental issues, and Human, animal and environmental health (One Health approach). Innovative approaches and projects under the One Health theme with an integrated approach are particularly encouraged.

Source & Verification

Host organization: Campus France

Original source: OpportunitiesCircle

Official application page: https://campusfrance.smapply.io/prog/mopga_2027/

Verify the deadline, eligibility, and document list on the official website before applying.

How to Apply

1

Read the full requirements

Visit the official application page and read all eligibility criteria carefully before investing time in the application.
2

Gather your documents

Collect transcripts, certificates, and references. Official copies may require apostille — start this process early.
3

Request recommendation letters

Contact your referees at least 4–6 weeks before the deadline. Brief them on the scholarship and your goals.
4

Write your motivation letter

Be specific about your goals, why you chose this program, and your plan to contribute to Ethiopia after completing your studies.
5

Proofread and submit early

Submit at least 3–5 days before the deadline. Technical issues are common — never submit on the last day.