France FIAS fully funded Fellowships 2027–2028 in France
Applications are now open for the France FIAS Fellowships 2027–2028, offering international researchers the opportunity to undertake a fully funded 10-month research residency in France. The French Institutes for Advanced Study (FIAS) fellowship programme is one of Europe’s most prestigious interdisciplinary research opportunities, supporting outstanding scholars from postdoctoral to senior academic level.
For the 2027–2028 cycle, 29 fellowships are available across seven Institutes for Advanced Study in France, including research centers in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier, and Nantes. The programme is co-funded by Horizon Europe under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, providing fellows with financial support, accommodation, travel coverage, and access to advanced research facilities.
This fellowship is ideal for researchers in the humanities, social sciences, and interdisciplinary fields seeking academic freedom and international collaboration opportunities.
Degree Level
The France FIAS Fellowships 2027–2028 are available for:
- Postdoctoral Research
- Senior Research Fellowships
Applicants must hold a PhD and meet the programme’s research experience requirements.
Available Subjects
The fellowship is open to researchers in a wide range of disciplines, including:
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Arts
- Interdisciplinary Research
- Cultural Studies
- Political Science
- Sociology
- History
- Philosophy
- Economics
Researchers from other disciplines may also apply if their projects align with the interdisciplinary mission of the FIAS institutes.
Benefits
Selected fellows will receive a comprehensive fully funded package, including:
- €2,200 monthly living allowance
- Free accommodation in France
- Travel expense coverage
- Social security support
- Dedicated research and mobility budget
- Office space and IT services
- Access to academic libraries and institutional resources
- Full 10-month funded research residency
- Opportunities for collaboration with leading European scholars
The fellowship is designed to remove financial barriers and allow researchers to focus entirely on their research projects.
Eligible Nationalities
The FIAS Fellowship Programme 2027–2028 is open to all nationalities.
Researchers from around the world are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the academic and mobility eligibility criteria.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the France FIAS Fellowships 2027–2028, applicants must:
- Hold a PhD degree
- Have at least two years of research experience after PhD completion
- Present a strong and innovative research proposal
- Demonstrate academic excellence and research achievements
- Meet the international mobility rule
- Must not have resided in France for more than 12 months during the past 3 years
- Be able to conduct independent research in an international academic environment
Applicants with strong interdisciplinary proposals and international collaboration potential will be given priority.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted online through the official FIAS Fellowship Programme portal.
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the official FIAS Fellowship application portal.
- Choose the institute that best matches your research interests.
- Prepare all required application documents.
- Submit your research proposal and supporting documents online before the deadline.
- Applications will be reviewed through an independent international peer-review process.
Required Documents:
- Updated academic CV
- Research proposal
- Publication list
- Motivation letter
- PhD certificate
- Supporting academic documents
Applicants are encouraged to prepare a well-structured research proposal to improve their chances in this highly competitive selection process.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the France FIAS Fellowships 2027–2028 is:
25 June 2026 (6:00 PM French time)
Late applications will not be accepted, so applicants should complete the online submission well before the deadline.
