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MOPGA Fellowship 2027 in France

€2,500 a month for a year of climate research in France — for early-career researchers from every country except France.

51 days to go Open Updated 16 Oct 2026 By Campus France
Award
€2,500 / month+€500 settling-in + health cover
Who can apply
Early-career researchersPhD defended Dec 2021–Dec 2026
Nationality
Foreign onlyFrench nationals ineligible
Deadline
15 Dec 202623:59 CET
Stay
12 months, non-renewableStarts Sep–Dec 2027

About the fellowship

The MOPGA 2027 Visiting Fellowship — short for Make Our Planet Great Again — is France's flagship international research-mobility programme for young scientists working on climate change and environmental challenges. Funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space and implemented by Campus France, the 2027 edition is the programme's tenth call. Successful candidates spend 12 months conducting their own research project at a French host institution, starting between September and December 2027.

Eligibility

  • Hold a doctoral degree defended between December 2021 and December 2026 inclusive (less than five years before the deadline; maternity-leave extensions possible with proof).
  • Be exclusively of foreign nationality — French nationals are not eligible; every other nationality is.
  • Apply for the purpose of international mobility to France.
  • Not be residing and professionally active in France at the time of application.
  • Have a French host institution and scientific supervisor willing to sign the hosting agreement and confirm lab resources.
  • Research project on climate, environment or sustainability themes.
  • Must not have previously received a MOPGA fellowship.

Benefits

  • €2,500 monthly allowance for 12 months.
  • €500 one-time settling-in allowance.
  • Health-related insurance coverage.
  • Research stay at a leading French laboratory with institutional support.

Documents required

  1. CV with publications list (max 4 pages)
  2. Doctoral degree certificate (or official proof the defence took place)
  3. CV of the French host supervisor (max 2 pages)
  4. Letter of support from the host supervisor, co-signed by the lab director (or lab commitment letter)
  5. 1–3 letters of recommendation
  6. Passport or national ID copy
  7. Detailed research proposal (title, abstract, context, objectives, methodology, 12-month timeline, MOPGA alignment, impact)

How to apply

  1. Secure a French host firstContact a lab/supervisor in France and get the hosting agreement signed.
  2. Apply online via the Campus France SMApply portalcampusfrance.smapply.io — MOPGA 2027 programme page.
  3. Upload all documents as PDFsApplication language: English or French.
  4. Submit before 15 December 2026, 23:59 CETResults announced May–June 2027.

FAQs

Can Indians apply?

Yes — all foreign nationalities except French are eligible, including Indian researchers, provided you meet the PhD-date and host requirements.

Do I need a host before applying?

Yes. A French host institution and supervisor must sign the hosting agreement confirming lab resources for your project.

What if my PhD certificate is not issued yet?

You may submit official proof that the defence took place — a university certificate or proof of thesis submission.

Is the fellowship renewable?

No — it is a one-time 12-month stay, non-renewable.

Verified 16 Oct 2026 via the official Campus France MOPGA 2027 page (deadline 15 Dec 2026 23:59 CET; €2,500/month + €500 settling-in + health cover; 12 months starting Sep–Dec 2027; PhD defended Dec 2021–Dec 2026; foreign nationality only; French host institution required; climate/environment research), corroborated by AfroCareer and CareerAidHub.

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