MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program For Young Researchers

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Deadline: 16 January 2023
Open to: non-French researchers holding a doctoral degree for less than 5 years
Benefits: monthly allowance of 2,500 euros, moving allowance of 500 euros…

DESCRIPTION

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 sixth Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) call for applications is intended to welcome 40 young 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 2023 Visiting Fellowship Program for Young Researchers will support researchers working on topics listed in the “Research Themes” section.

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 December 2017 and January 2023)
  • Foreign researchers who have not resided in France after September 1st 2022 (for more than 90 days)

BENEFITS

This fellowship includes the following benefits :

  • Monthly allowance of 2,500 euros
  • Moving allowance of 500 euros
  • Support for social security coverage
  • Support for health insurance

HOW TO APPLY

For more information, visit the official website.