Applications are now open for the French Institutes for Advanced Study (FIAS) Fellowship Programme 2027/2028. This prestigious 10-month residential fellowship offers international researchers the opportunity to conduct innovative research in France.
The programme is open to scholars in Social Sciences, Humanities, and related fields. It is fully funded and provides a generous monthly stipend, accommodation support, research budget, and travel costs. There is no application fee.
Key Details:
- Degree Level: Postdoctoral and experienced researchers (PhD + 2 years research experience)
- Host Country: France
- Host Institutions: 7 French Institutes for Advanced Study (Aix-Marseille, Cergy, Loire Valley, Lyon, Montpellier, Nantes, Paris)
- Duration: 10 months (one academic year)
- Application Deadline: June 25, 2026 (6:00 PM Paris time)
- Number of Fellowships: 29 positions available
- Nationality: Open to researchers of all nationalities
- Application Fee: None
- Language Requirement: All documents must be in English
What This Scholarship Offers:
- A net living allowance of €2,200 per month (take-home pay)
- Full social security coverage (health, pension, unemployment, and accident insurance)
- Accommodation or financial support for relocation
- An individual research and training budget of €2,500 per year
- One round-trip travel ticket from their home country to France
- A private office, access to libraries, IT services, and meeting facilities
- Opportunities for skills training and professional development
- A stimulating multidisciplinary environment with international fellows and local researchers
Eligibility Criteria:
- Hold a PhD degree plus at least 2 years of full-time research experience after the PhD (PhD training is not counted)
- Satisfy the mobility rule: Must not have lived or worked in France for more than 12 months in the 3 years before the deadline
- Submit a complete application in English only
- Choose only one Institute for Advanced Study to apply to
Applications from artists are also welcome if they meet the eligibility conditions.
Eligible Fields / Disciplines:
The programme is open to all disciplines in the following broad areas:
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- All research fields that interface with Social Sciences and Humanities
Applicants are encouraged to check the specific research priorities of each Institute before applying.
How to Apply:
- Visit the official FIAS website and create a user account.
- Complete the online application form.
- Prepare and upload all required documents in English.
Required Documents:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (including publications and 3 referees’ contacts)
- Copy of PhD diploma
- Research Proposal (maximum 5 pages + 1 page bibliography)
- 3 to 5 key publications (with English abstract if not in English)
- Up to 2 recommendation letters (optional)
All applications must be submitted online before June 25, 2026.
