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MOPGA 2027 Visiting Fellowship Program for Early Career Researchers

Key information

Location
France
Opportunity type
fellowship
Education
Hold a doctoral degree awarded less than five years before the application deadline, i.e. have defended their PhD thesis between December 2021 and December 2026 inclusive;
Published
October 7, 2026

Quick summary

Implemented by Campus France, the program starts in September 2027. It aims to strengthen research collaboration with leading French institutions while supporting international mobility to France. Application Deadline: December 15, 2026Eligible Countries: All countries except FranceProgram Duration: 12 months, starting September 2027Program Location: France (international mobility)Funding/Benefits: 12-month funded visiting fellowship to conduct research in France on climate change and environmental topics and foster collaboration with leading French research institutions.Award Provider: Campus France (implemented), funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE) and the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space (MESRE)

Requirements: CV including a list of publications (4 pages max.);Doctoral degree certificate (or official proof of degree);CV of the scientific supervisor at the host laboratory (2 pages max.);Letter of support from the scientific supervisor, co-signed by the laboratory director or accompanied by a letter of commitment from the laboratory director, confirming that the scientific environment and resources required to carry out the research project will be made available and that the project is consistent with the laboratory’s objectives;Letter(s) of recommendation (minimum 1 – maximum 3);Copy of passport or national identity document.

How to apply: Applications must be submitted through the Campus France SMApply platform during the official application period. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

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Overview

Implemented by Campus France, the program starts in September 2027. It aims to strengthen research collaboration with leading French institutions while supporting international mobility to France.

Application Deadline: December 15, 2026Eligible Countries: All countries except FranceProgram Duration: 12 months, starting September 2027Program Location: France (international mobility)Funding/Benefits: 12-month funded visiting fellowship to conduct research in France on climate change and environmental topics and foster collaboration with leading French research institutions.Award Provider: Campus France (implemented), funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE) and the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space (MESRE)

About this Program

MOPGA 2027 is a visiting fellowship for early-career international researchers. It supports research linked to climate change and environmental issues.

In addition, the fellowship offers selected researchers the opportunity to work in France for 12 months. Fellows will also build collaboration with leading French research institutions.

Eligibility Criteria

Hold a doctoral degree awarded less than five years before the application deadline.

Have defended the doctoral degree between December 2021 and December 2026 inclusive.

Be exclusively of foreign nationality. All nationalities are eligible except French.

Apply for the purpose of undertaking international mobility to France.

Not be residing and professionally active in France at the time of application.

Not have previously received a MOPGA fellowship.

What Fellows Receive: 12-month visiting fellowship (starting September 2027); opportunity to conduct research on climate change and environmental topics in France; collaboration with leading French research institutions.Program Components Conduct a research project in France on climate change and environmental topics and foster collaboration with leading French research institutions.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should review the full fellowship details on the official program page. Then, prepare and submit the application according to the instructions provided by Campus France.

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Requirements

CV including a list of publications (4 pages max.);Doctoral degree certificate (or official proof of degree);CV of the scientific supervisor at the host laboratory (2 pages max.);Letter of support from the scientific supervisor, co-signed by the laboratory director or accompanied by a letter of commitment from the laboratory director, confirming that the scientific environment and resources required to carry out the research project will be made available and that the project is consistent with the laboratory’s objectives;Letter(s) of recommendation (minimum 1 – maximum 3);Copy of passport or national identity document.

Eligibility

Criteria

Hold a doctoral degree awarded less than five years before the application deadline. Have defended the doctoral degree between December 2021 and December 2026 inclusive. Be exclusively of foreign nationality. All nationalities are eligible except French. Apply for the purpose of undertaking international mobility to France. Not be residing and professionally active in France at the time of application. Not have previously received a MOPGA fellowship. What Fellows Receive: 12-month visiting fellowship (starting September 2027); opportunity to conduct research on climate change and environmental topics in France; collaboration with leading French research institutions.Program Components Conduct a research project in France on climate change and environmental topics and foster collaboration with leading French research institutions.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted through the Campus France SMApply platform during the official application period. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

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