MOPGA Fellowship Program 2027 in France (Fully Funded)

The Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) Fellowship Program invites early-career researchers from around the world to conduct research in France for a period of twelve months. This program, initiated in 2018, aims to strengthen scientific contributions to major environmental and climate issues, aligning with France's commitment to the Paris Agreement. The fellowship is designed to foster collaboration with leading French research institutions.

This is a fully-funded fellowship. It includes: * A monthly allowance of 2,500 euros. * A moving allowance of 500 euros. * Health insurance.

Ethiopian students are eligible as the program is open to all international applicants. To be eligible, applicants must: * Be international early-career researchers. * Hold a PhD degree for less than five years at the time of application (i.e., PhD obtained between 2021 and 2026 for the 2026 program). * Not be a French national. * Not have resided in France for more than 90 days during the six months prior to the application. * Focus their research project on one of the five eligible themes: Earth systems; Climate change and sustainability; Energy transition; Societal challenges of environmental issues; or Human, animal, and ecosystem health (One Health concept). Projects solely focused on medicine or human health without an environmental or animal link are not eligible.

Applicants are required to submit the following documents: * Online Application Form. * Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English, with a list of publications (maximum 4 pages). * PhD Diploma or Certificate of PhD diploma. * CV of your research supervisor at the French host institution (maximum 2 pages). * Letter of support from the French host institution. * Letters of recommendation (maximum 3). * Passport or proof of identity.

Applications must be submitted online through the Campus France website. The application process typically involves completing an online form and uploading all required documents.

The aggregator page refers to this as the "MOPGA Fellowship Program 2027", stating the program will begin in September 2027. However, the official Campus France website details the "MOPGA 2026" program. The deadline provided by the aggregator is December 15, 2026. It is advisable to refer to the official Campus France website for the most up-to-date information regarding program year and specific timelines.