Fully Funded FIAS Fellowship at the French Institutes for Advanced Study – France

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Applicant criteria

NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
  • 30 - 60
Gender
  • Both

Opportunity criteria

Opportunity FieldPsychology and Sociology
Job locationFrance
Needed documentsCV, Degree Certificate, Research Proposal, Recommendation Letter, Application form

Opportunity description

The French Institutes for Advanced Study (FIAS) Fellowship Programme offers a unique opportunity for outstanding international researchers to spend ten months at one of seven prestigious research institutes in France, namely:

  • Aix-Marseille

  • Cergy

  • Loire Valley (Orléans–Tours)

  • Lyon

  • Montpellier

  • Nantes

  • Paris

The program aims to support innovative research projects in a multidisciplinary academic environment, where fellows enjoy the freedom to pursue their research and collaborate with leading French research institutions.

FIAS is a competitive research fellowship program designed to attract excellent researchers from around the world to develop their projects in France. The program is open to scholars from all fields in the social sciences and humanities, as well as related interdisciplinary domains.

Available Fields and Programs

The fellowship covers all disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. Researchers from other relevant disciplines are also welcome to apply. Applications from eligible artists are also encouraged. It is recommended to visit the websites of the participating institutes to learn about their specific research priorities.

Available Positions for 2026–2027

  • Aix-Marseille: 7 positions

  • Cergy: 3 positions

  • Loire Valley (Orléans–Tours): 2 positions

  • Lyon: 3 positions

  • Montpellier: 2 positions

  • Nantes: 4 positions

  • Paris: 7 positions

Application Timeline for the 2026–2027 Academic Year

  • May 29, 2025: Opening of applications

  • July 16, 2025 (6:00 PM Paris time): Application deadline

  • July 2025: Eligibility check

  • August – November 2025: Double peer review process

  • December 2025: Notification of preselection results

  • January – March 2026: Final selection by IAS Scientific Boards

  • March 2026: Announcement of final results

  • September/October 2026: Start of the fellowship

Benefits

Fellows will receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • A net monthly stipend of €2,200

  • Flexible contractual options (employment contract or paid academic leave depending on the applicant’s situation)

  • Comprehensive health insurance

  • Free housing or relocation support

  • An annual research and training budget of €2,500

  • Travel reimbursement (one round-trip from the home country)

  • Excellent working conditions, including a private office, access to university libraries, IT services, and shared working spaces

  • Professional training and development opportunities

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Hold a PhD degree plus at least 2 years of full-time postdoctoral research experience (PhD training period is not counted)

  • All nationalities are eligible, but applicants must not have resided or worked in France for more than 12 months during the 3 years preceding the deadline

  • Submit an individual research project (group or multiple project submissions are not accepted)

  • Fluency in English, as the entire application must be submitted in English

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