Research Program in France with Travel Support of Up to €4,000
Applicant criteria
- NationalityNo specific nationality required
- AgeNo specific age required
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Job locationFrance
- Deadline2026-11-20
Opportunity description
Université Paris-Saclay invites proposals for the Institut Pascal 2026 scientific programmes call. The call is aimed at researchers proposing long-duration thematic programmes that bring scientific communities together to examine important challenges, explore new ideas and build collaborations; proposals are due by 20 November 2026.
About the Institut Pascal Scientific Program Call
The Institut Pascal initiative supports thematic programmes designed to give researchers and students time to focus on significant scientific challenges. These programmes typically last from three weeks to a trimester. Their format allows participants to meet, exchange ideas and develop new collaborations over an extended period.
The institute can host up to 60 visitors, including national and international participants. Facilities described in the announcement include dedicated offices and multiple lecture rooms for plenary meetings. The location is 3 rue Joliot Curie, Bâtiment Breguet, 91190 Gif-sur-Yvette, France.
The call is for proposals for scientific programmes in 2026, but the announcement does not specify eligible research topics, proposal documents, selection stages or financial funding. Researchers should consult the official Institut Pascal call announcement for the information provided about the proposal call.
Who Should Apply
This call is relevant to researchers interested in proposing a sustained thematic programme that gives a scientific community time to address important challenges and develop collaborations. The programmes are intended to attract researchers and students from around the world. The announcement does not state detailed applicant qualifications, nationality restrictions or a specific scientific discipline.
Key Highlights
- Opportunity: submit a proposal for a scientific programme.
- Typical programme duration: three weeks to a trimester.
- Location: Institut Pascal in Gif-sur-Yvette, France.
- Hosting capacity: up to 60 national and international visitors.
- Facilities: dedicated offices and multiple lecture rooms for plenary meetings.
- Proposal deadline: 20 November 2026.
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Benefits
Coverage of accommodation costs for participants in selected scientific programs.
Provision of meals throughout the program, in accordance with the institute's arrangements.
Partial coverage of travel expenses.
Accommodation and facilities for up to 60 researchers and participants from France and around the world.
Provision of 26 dedicated offices for researchers and visitors.
Access to two large lecture halls, as well as meeting rooms equipped with video conferencing technology.
Administrative and organizational support for budget preparation, registration management, accommodation bookings, and the coordination of meetings and activities.
Eligibility criteria
According to the official 2026 Call for Scientific Proposals issued by Institut Pascal at Université Paris-Saclay, the eligibility requirements include the following:
Applicants must be researchers or academics capable of developing and organizing a scientific program addressing a significant research topic in a scientific field related to the activities of Université Paris-Saclay.
The program's organizing committee must include at least one researcher from Université Paris-Saclay to ensure that the program is connected to the university's research activities.
The program must emphasize scientific collaboration and interaction among researchers through discussions, exchanges of ideas, and collaborative work, rather than focusing solely on traditional lectures.
The program must involve between 15 and 60 participants and typically last two to three weeks, with the possibility of extending its duration to six weeks.
Gender balance must be considered when selecting organizers, speakers, and participants, while encouraging the participation of early-career researchers.
Applicants must submit a clear scientific proposal outlining the program's objectives, topic, schedule, and expected number of participants, with a proposed implementation date in 2028 or 2029.
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Research Program in France with Travel Support of Up to €4,000