MOPGA Fellowship Program 2027 in France | €2,500 Monthly Allowance

This is the MOPGA (Make Our Planet Great Again) Visiting Fellowship Program for early-career researchers. It offers a 12-month research opportunity in various French research institutions, focusing on environmental and climate change issues. The program aims to bring together talented scientists from around the world to contribute to climate change research.

This is a fully-funded fellowship. Selected fellows will receive a monthly allowance of €2,500 for 12 months, a one-time installation grant of €500, and comprehensive health coverage. There are no admission or tuition fees for this program.

To be eligible, applicants must not hold French citizenship. Candidates must be foreign researchers who have obtained a doctoral degree (PhD) less than 5 years ago, specifically having defended their PhD between December 2021 and December 2026, inclusive. Applicants must also not be residing or professionally active in France at the time of application. Your proposed research project must align with the program's themes, which include Earth system sciences, climate change sciences and sustainability science, energy transition, societal challenges related to environmental issues, and human, animal, and environmental health.

Applicants are required to submit the following documents: - A detailed CV including a list of publications. - PhD Diploma or a certificate of completion. - CV of your proposed scientific advisor at the host laboratory in France. - A letter of support from your scientific advisor. - Up to three letters of recommendation. - A copy of your passport or other proof of identity. - Any additional optional documents.

1. First, define your research project clearly. 2. Contact a host laboratory or research unit in France that can provide a supportive scientific environment for your project. 3. Apply through the online application form provided on the official website. 4. Fill in your personal and contact information. 5. Provide details about your current or most recent employer. 6. Enter your title and a short description of your research focus and responsibilities. 7. Provide all details of your PhD degree. 8. Detail your research project, including its title, abstract, context and motivation, scientific objectives, methodology and timeline, how it relates to the MOPGA initiative, and its potential for international collaboration and/or impact for your home country. 9. Click 'Mark as Complete' for each section. 10. Upload all the required documents in the designated tabs. 11. Click 'Review and Submit' to finalize your application.

After completing the fellowship, participants will be granted the status of French Government Scholarship holders. Fellows will need to discuss any necessary travel support directly with their selected host laboratory.