As a significant player in the fight against climate change, the French government accepts applications for the Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) program. France supports the Paris Agreement and has launched a new MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program for Young Researchers to strengthen scientific contributions to climate change of the COPs.

This sixth MOPGA program welcomes 40 young researchers to complete their research in France. This program is implemented by Campus France and funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in partnership with the French Ministry for Higher Education and Research. Through the MOPGA 2023 Visiting Fellowship, young researchers will get support to work on climate change issues for 12 months starting in September 2023.

Key Details 

• Application Deadline: 9 January 2024
• Results Notification: End of June 2024
• Start of the Fellowship: Between September 2024 and December 2024
• Host Organization: French Institutions 
• Implemented By: Campus France
• Funded By: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
• Location: France 
• Gender: Male/Female 
• Funding Type: Fully-funded  
• Number of Opportunity: 40
• Degree: None  
• Eligible Countries: All but France
• Program Duration: 12-Month
• Language Required: English  
• Fields: Climate Change

Benefits

Successful applicants can benefit from the MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program 2024 as follows: 

• Monthly allowance of 2,500 Euros; 
• Moving allowance of 500 Euros; 
• Social security coverage;
• Health insurance support.

Eligibility Criteria

All candidates should meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Applicants must NOT hold French citizenship; 
• Overseas researchers holding a doctoral degree for less than five years (Thesis defense between January 2019 and January 2024);
• Overseas researchers who have not resided in France for more than 90 days (between October 9th, 2023, and January 9th, 2024)

Research Themes

Applicants can apply for five eligible research themes as follows:

• Earth systems;
• Sustainability and climate change;
• Energy transition;
• Societal challenges of environmental issues;
• Human, animal, and ecosystem health as part of a “One Health” approach.

 Research Project Description

The research project can be in English or French and should contain the following topics:

• Title of the research project; 
• At least six keywords;
• The research project abstract of a maximum of 2,000 characters;
• Context and motivation of maximum 2,000 characters;
• Scientific objectives of a maximum of 2,000 characters; 
• Methodology and timeline of maximum 4,500 characters;  
• Project position concerning the MOPGA scientific domain with a maximum of 2,000 characters;  
• Collaborations and impacts for the candidate’s residence country concerning the research project proposal (2,000 characters max.)

Documents Needed

Candidates should prepare and submit the following documents in PDF format only:

• CV containing the list of applicant’s publications in English (max. four pages);
• PhD Diploma or certificate of PhD diploma;
• Applicant’s research supervisor’s CV in the French host institution (max. two pages);
• Support letter from the French host institution;
• Recommendation letters (max. three letters)
• Passport or proof of ID.

Selection Process

The selection process will have two phases. In the first phase, scientific experts will assess and evaluate the applications in each relevant field. In the second phase, an international committee will select the 40 final fellows for the MOPGA 2024.

How Do You Apply for the MOPGA Visiting Fellowship?

Applicants must fill out the online form by entering the link below.

Apply Now

For detailed information about the MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program 2024, please visit the Campus France Website or read the Call for Applications. If you have any questions about the Fellowship, please email [email protected]. 

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