French Institutes for Advanced Study (FIAS) Fellowship Programme 2026-27

If you are An experienced researcher looking for an international mobility opportunity with academic freedom and full support—applications for the French Institutes for Advanced Study (FIAS) Fellowship Programme 2026-27 are now open. Ten‑month fellowships are available across seven French Institutes for Advanced Study (IAS). This is your chance to immerse yourself in a vibrant scholarly environment and develop your research on your own terms.

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🎓 Fellowship Summary

• Location: 7 host institutes across France: Aix‑Marseille, Cergy, Loire Valley (Orléans‑Tours), Lyon, Montpellier, Nantes, and Paris

• Host Institutions: The seven regional IASs.

• Level: Postdoctoral to senior researchers.

• Target Group: International researchers holding a PhD + ≥ 2 years full‑time research experience

• Fields of Study: All disciplines in the Social Sciences & Humanities; plus interdisciplinary projects with SSH interfaces (including artistic research)

• Value & Coverage:

  • €2,200 net monthly living allowance

  • €2,500 yearly research & training budget

  • Travel allowance (one international round‑trip)

  • Social security coverage, accommodation support, office, library & IT access

• Duration: 10 months (Sept 2026–Jun 2027)

• Application Deadline: 16 July 2025, 18:00 CEST

• Eligibility: PhD + ≥ 2 years research by deadline; not have lived or worked in France >12 months within 3 years prior

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🗒️ Fellowship Overview

FIAS‑FP is part of the Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND programme (GA‑101217263), co‑financed by France 2030. It provides:

• A fully‑supported research residency: central office space, common working areas, and full access to universities’ research infrastructure.

• A multidisciplinary cohort: build networks with researchers across SSH and adjacent fields.

• Extra‑academic support: specialized training opportunities to boost transferable skills and career development.

• Academic flexibility: fellows run your own research project while benefiting from IAS environments and local connections

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🎁 FIAS Fellowship Benefits

• Competitive €2,200 net/month salary plus social security coverage.

• Moves covered: travel grant, plus accommodation or relocation assistance.

• €2,500 annual research & training allowance for conference participation, workshops, materials, etc.

• Professional development: structured skills training provided by host institutes.

• Full integration: office space, library borrowing, IT support, networking chances with IAS fellows and local partners.

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✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Academic credentials: doctorate + at least two years of full‑time post‑PhD research (excluding PhD years)

• Mobility: Any nationality, but applicants must not have been resident or working in France for more than 12 months in the 3 years before deadline

• Disciplines: Main focus on SSH; interdisciplinary projects including artists encouraged (PhD now required for artists)

• Language: Application must be entirely in English.

• Administrative: Apply via the official online platform—late or incomplete submissions are disqualified

• Diversity commitment: Equality of opportunity regardless of gender, nationality, disability, beliefs, etc.

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📝 Application Procedure

1. Visit www.fias‑fp.eu → “Call for applications.”

2. Register and complete the online form.

3. Upload required documents:

   • Research project proposal

   • CV including publication record

   • PhD certificate proof

   • Letters of recommendation

   • Proof of meeting mobility criteria

4. Submit before 16 July 2025, 18:00 CEST.

5. Selection timeline:

   • July 2025: eligibility check

   • Aug–Nov 2025: independent peer review

   • Dec 2025: pre‑selection committee decisions

   • Jan–Mar 2026: final decisions by IAS scientific boards

   • Mar 2026: fellows notified

ℹ️ Additional Tips

• Choose your preferred IAS based on fit: e.g., Collegium de Lyon supports optional French language classes; Paris IAS is steeped in social sciences and cognitive dialogues

• Check each institute’s page for discipline-specific focuses and tailored events.

✅ Why Apply?

• High prestige: Being part of Horizon Europe MSCA programme; linked to prominent IAS.

• Rich academic environment: access top‑tier infrastructure, libraries, and interdisciplinary peer interactions.

• Generous funding: covers your needs without teaching load, enabling full focus on your project.

• Mobility & career boost: International exposure, experience in France, enhanced network.

• Supportive programme: training and mentoring to enhance scholarly skills and impact.

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French Institutes for Advanced Study (FIAS) Fellowship Programme 2026-27

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