MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program: Research Climate Change in France

The Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) Visiting Fellowship Program is now open for applications.

This program offers a great chance for researchers interested in climate change to conduct their studies in France.

The MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program supports early career researchers in tackling important climate-related challenges.

MOPGA Fellowship for Climate Change Research

France, as a strong advocate for climate action, is launching the eighth edition of the MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program.

The program aims to support at least 60 early career researchers in advancing climate research.

The fellowship is funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the French Ministry for Higher Education and Research, with Campus France handling the implementation.

Benefits of the MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program

Selected researchers will enjoy several benefits:

• A monthly allowance of 2,500 euros.
• A moving allowance of 500 euros.
• Health Insurance covering civil liability and repatriation until registration with the French Social Security Scheme.
• Complementary Health Insurance once registration with Social Security is complete.

Eligibility for MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program

To qualify for the MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Non-French citizenship.
• Hold a doctoral degree obtained within the last five years (thesis defence between December 2019 and December 2024).
• Must not have resided in France between 5th September 2024 and 5th December 2024 for more than 90 days.

Eligible Research Themes

Research must fall under one of these five broad themes:

1. Earth Systems.
2. Climate Change and Sustainability.
3. Energy Transition.
4. Societal Challenges of Environmental Issues.
5. One Health Approach covering human, animal, and ecosystem health.

Application Process for MOPGA Fellowship

Interested researchers need to provide the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV), including publications (maximum 4 pages).
• PhD Diploma or a certificate of completion.
• CV of the Research Supervisor from the French host institution (maximum 2 pages).
• Letter of Support from the French host institution.
• Up to 3 Letters of Recommendation.
• Passport or Proof of ID.

All documents must be in PDF format, and files should be compressed to make the upload easier.

Submit your application on the Campus France Application Page.

The application period closes on 5th December 2024.

Join the Fight Against Climate Change

The MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program offers a unique platform for researchers to work on solutions that benefit the planet.

If you are an early career researcher, this is an opportunity to contribute to climate action.

For more details on the MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program 2025, visit the MOPGA Information Page.