Description:

Applications are now open for the MOPGA Fellowship 2026 in Paris, France. MOPGA stands for “Make Our Planet Great Again.” This is the 9th edition of the MOPGA Fellowship, which aims to invite 60 early-career researchers from around the world to carry out research in France. The MOPGA Visiting Fellowship 2026 is fully funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the French Ministry for Higher Education, Research, and Innovation, and implemented by Campus France.

Grant: Monthly allowance of 2,500 euros.

· Moving allowance of 500 euros.

· Health Insurance Plan.

Research Areas:

· Earth systems

· Climate change and sustainability

· Energy transition

· Societal challenges of environmental issues

· Human, animal, and ecosystem health as part of a “One Health” approach.

Eligibility criteria: The MOPGA Fellowship is open to nationals of all countries (except France).

· No Nationality restriction.

· 60 fellowships will be provided.

· Applicants must not hold French citizenship.

· Applicants must be early-career foreign researchers who received their doctoral degree within the last 5 years (thesis defense must have occurred between December 2020 and December 2025).

Required Documents:

· CV including the list of your publications in English (4 pages max)

· PhD Diploma (or certificate of PhD diploma)

· CV of your research supervisor in the French host institution (2 pages max)

· Letter of support from the French host institution

· Letters of recommendation (3 max)

· Passport or proof of ID.

Deadline: 12th December 2025

Online Apply at: https://www.campusfrance.org/en/mopga-2026