Applications are open for the MOPGA Fellowship 2027 in France, an international research opportunity inviting 60 early-career researchers to conduct research in France. The 10th edition of the Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) Visiting Fellowship is funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, with implementation by Campus France.
The fully funded MOPGA Fellowship 2027 offers a 12-month research placement starting in September 2027. Eligible international researchers can receive a monthly allowance, relocation support, and health insurance while pursuing research related to climate change, sustainability, energy transition, and environmental challenges.
MOPGA Fellowship 2027: Key Details
- Host Country: France
- Host Organisation: Campus France
- Number of Fellowships: 60
- Duration: 12 months
- Start Date: September 2027
- Funding: Fully funded
- Monthly Allowance: €2,500
- Relocation Allowance: €500
- Eligible Applicants: Early-career researchers from countries outside France
- Application Deadline: 15 December 2026
Financial Benefits of the MOPGA Fellowship
Successful applicants for the MOPGA Visiting Fellowship in France will receive:
- A monthly allowance of €2,500 for the fellowship period.
- A relocation allowance of €500.
- Health insurance coverage.
This funding helps international researchers undertake scientific research in France without bearing all the associated costs themselves.
MOPGA Fellowship Research Areas
Applicants can propose research projects related to the following priority themes:
- Earth systems.
- Climate change and sustainability.
- Energy transition.
- Societal challenges of environmental issues.
- Human, animal, and ecosystem health under the One Health approach.
Your research proposal should align with one of the fellowship’s scientific themes.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the MOPGA Fellowship 2027, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must be foreign researchers and must not hold French citizenship.
- Candidates from all nationalities are welcome, subject to the official eligibility conditions.
- Applicants must be early-career researchers who obtained their PhD within the last five years.
- The PhD thesis defence must have taken place between December 2021 and December 2026.
- Applicants must develop a research project that aligns with the MOPGA programme’s scientific priorities and secure the required support from a French host institution.
Applicants should consult the official call for any additional eligibility conditions.
Required Documents
Prepare the following documents for your MOPGA Fellowship application:
- CV, including a list of publications in English (maximum four pages).
- PhD diploma or certificate confirming completion of the PhD.
- CV of the research supervisor at the French host institution (maximum two pages).
- Letter of support from the French host institution.
- Up to three letters of recommendation.
- Passport or other accepted proof of identity.
Applicants must also prepare a research proposal containing a project title, six keywords, an abstract, research objectives, methodology, timeline, scientific context, and expected collaborations or impacts for their country of origin or residence.
How to Apply for the MOPGA Fellowship 2027
Interested candidates should prepare their research proposal and supporting documents before submitting an online application through the official Campus France application portal.
Visit the official website to review the complete application guidelines, confirm eligibility requirements, and submit your application before the deadline.
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