French Government Scholarships for Early Career Researchers
France, as a major player in the fight against climate change and guarantor of the spirit of the Paris Agreement, is launching a new MOPGA visiting fellowship program geared towards strengthening scientific contributions to climate change issues raised by the COPs.
This seventh Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) call for applications is intended to welcome at least 40 early career researchers wishing to carry out their research in France. The program is funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the French Ministry for Higher Education and Research, and implemented by Campus France.
The MOPGA 2024 Visiting Fellowship Program for Early Career Researchers will support researchers working on topics listed in the “Research Themes” section.
Description of the Research Project
Research Project Title
Keywords (6)
Abstract of the Research Project (2,000 char. max.)
Context and Motivation (2,000 char. max.)
Scientific Objectives (2,000 char. max.)
Methodology and Timeline (4,500 char. max.)
Project position in relation to the MOPGA scientific domain (2,000 char. max.)
Collaborations and/or impacts for the candidate’s country of residence in relation to the research project proposal (2,000 characters max.)
Who May Apply?
Foreign researchers holding a doctoral degree for less than 5 years
No nationality restrictions (except France)
40 fellowships will be awarded for a 12-month period from September 2024.
This fellowship includes the following benefits:
Monthly allowance of 2,500 euros
Moving allowance of 500 euros
Health Insurance plan covering civil liability and repatriation assistance until the MOPGA Fellow’s registration to the French Social Security Scheme
Complementary Health Insurance plan covering civil liability and repatriation assistance once the Social Security registration process is effective.
Research Themes
Five broad research themes are
eligible:
Earth systems
Climate change and sustainability
Energy transition
Societal challenges of environmental issues
Human, animal and ecosystem health as part as a “One Health” approach.
For more information, visit the dedicated page.
Selection Process
In line with the ambitions and requirements of this call for applications, the selection process will unfold in two phases. In the first phase, scientific experts in each relevant field will evaluate the applications. In the second phase, an international committee will select the final fellows for the MOPGA 2024 program.
Eligibility
Individuals fitting the following criteria are eligible to apply:
Applicants who do NOT hold French citizenship
Foreign researchers holding a doctoral degree for less than 5 years (must have passed their thesis defense between January 2019 and January 2024)
Foreign researchers who have not resided in France between October 9th 2023 and January 9th 2024 (more than 90 days)
Documents Needed
CV including the list of your publications in English (4 pages max)
PhD Diploma (or certificate of PhD diploma)
CV of your research supervisor in the French host institution (2 pages max)
Letter of support from the French host institution
Letters of recommendation (3 max)
Passport or proof of ID
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; French Government Scholarships for Early Career Researchers
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