Mar 1, Fully Funded The Embassy of France in Nigeria Sejours Scientifiques De Haut Niveau – Scholarships for Young Researchers

Applications are now open for the 2024 Embassy of France in Nigeria Séjours Scientifiques de Haut Niveau (SSHN) Scholarships.

The Embassy of France in Nigeria implements the French Government Scholarship Programme « France Excellence » among which are the « Séjours Scientifiques de Haut Niveau (SSHN) ». Adressed to academic and research staff wishing to spend some time in a higher education or research institution in France, the SSHN also aim to be a tool to increase the cooperation with French institutions.

In 2024, the Embassy of France offers 9 scientific grants of one month each, but the number of visits funded may be higher, depending on the available budget, the duration of the visits.

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality: any candidate with a tenure position in a public or private higher education institution or scientific research laboratory accredited by the National Universities Commission is eligible. Please note that binational candidates holding the nationality of one of the countries of the European Union are not eligible.

Degree: only PhD students and holders of PhD degrees are eligible. According to the programme rules, candidates who have obtained a doctorate for more than 5 years will be considered “confirmed researchers”. Candidates who have obtained a doctorate within the last 5 years, are considered “young researchers”.

Length of mobility: from 2 weeks (14 days) to 4 weeks (28 days).

Dates of mobility: in 2024, only mobilities scheduled between the 15th of September and ending at the latest on the 15th of December will be eligible, if the institution in France can host the grantee.

Benefits

The scholarship includes a round-trip air ticket, a monthly allowance, health and repatriation insurance. Accommodation can be booked through Campus France Paris. The rent would be then deducted from the grant.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Fully Funded The Embassy of France in Nigeria Sejours Scientifiques De Haut Niveau – Scholarships for Young Researchers

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