Opportunity Description
The MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program by the French welcomes early career international researchers, providing assistance to those conducting research in France.
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.
The 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 MOPGA Visiting Fellowship 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.
Summary of the Fully Funded MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program 2025
- Type: Fellowships
- Country to study: France
- Sponsor: France Government
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Benefits: €2500 Monthly Allowance, €500 moving allowance Health Insurance
- Deadline: December 5, 2024
Requirements for the Fully Funded MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program 2025
To be considered for the MOPGA Fellowship Program, applicants must be:
- Foreign researchers holding a doctoral degree for less than 5 years
- No nationality restrictions (except France)
Benefits of the Fully Funded MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program 2025
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.
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 2025 program.
- 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.
Required Documents for the Fully Funded MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program 2025
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- 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
Application Guidelines for the Fully Funded MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program 2025
- To apply for the MOPGA Visiting Fellowship, interested applicants should use the link created below to submit the required documents and follow the stated instructions.
- Please submit your files in PDF format and compress the size of your files).
Timelines
- September 5th 2024: Application period opens
- December 5th 2024: Application period ends
- May 2025 : Notification of the results
- Between September 2025 and December 2025 (at the latest): Arrival in France and start of the fellowship.
For any questions or help with your application, email mopga@campusfrance.org.
Deadline: 5th December, 2024
