2026 France Government MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program (Fully Funded)

Summary:

France, as a major player in the fight against climate change and guarantor of the spirit of the Paris Agreement, is launching a new MOPGA visiting fellowship program geared towards strengthening scientific contributions to climate change issues raised by the COPs.

The seventh Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) call for applications is intended to welcome at least 40 early-career researchers wishing to carry out their research in France.

The MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program is funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the French Ministry for Higher Education and Research, and implemented by Campus France.

Eligibilities:

To be considered for the MOPGA Fellowship 2026 Program, applicants must be:

• Foreign researchers holding a doctoral degree for less than 5 years

• No nationality restrictions (except France)

Benefits:

This fellowship includes the following benefits :

• Monthly allowance of 2,500 euros

• Moving allowance of 500 euros

• Health Insurance plan covering civil liability and repatriation assistance until the MOPGA Fellow’s registration to the French Social Security Scheme

• Complementary Health Insurance plan covering civil liability and repatriation assistance once the Social Security registration process is effective.  

Deadline:

December 12, 2025

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