MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program for Early Career Researchers 2026
📖 About MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program
In line with its commitment to the Paris Agreement, France, a major player in the fight against climate change, is launching a new edition of the MOPGA program to strengthen scientific contributions to the issues addressed at the Conferences of the Parties (COP).
This ninth call for applications, funded by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE), in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR) and implemented by Campus France, aims to welcome international early career researchers wishing to conduct a research project in France. The program promotes collaboration with leading French research institutions.
📅 Opportunity Details
- Date Published: September 29, 2025
- Application Deadline: December 12, 2025
- Category: Fellowship, Fully Funded, Grants
🎁 Benefits
- Monthly allowance: €2,500 for 12 months
- One-time installation grant: €500 at the beginning of the stay
- Health insurance plan
✅ Eligibility Criteria
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 2020 and December 2025)
- Foreign researchers who have not resided in France between September 12, 2025, and December 12, 2025 (for more than 90 days)
📆 Application Date and Process
To apply, visit the official application portal linked below:
📌 Application Deadline
12 December, 2025
🌟 Sponsor Organisation
- Campus France
For more information, visit the official program page or application portal linked above.
- Laureates receive a monthly allowance of €2,500 for twelve months, plus a one-time installation grant of €500 at the beginning of the stay.
- Health insurance plan
