MOPGA Fellowship 2027 Opens 60 Fully Funded Research Positions
France's 10th edition MOPGA Fellowship 2027 offers 60 fully funded 12-month research positions for international early-career researchers.
The MOPGA Fellowship 2027 will award 60 fully funded fellowships to early-career researchers from around the world to conduct research in Paris, France, starting in September 2027. The program, now in its 10th edition, is fully funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the French Ministry for Higher Education, Research, and Innovation, and is implemented by Campus France.
Selected fellows receive a comprehensive support package. The funding goes directly to the researcher, not their host institution. Fellows hold the status of French Government Scholarship holder (BGF).
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly Living Allowance | €2,500 |
| Relocation/Settling-in Grant | €500 |
| Health Coverage | Supplementary insurance after social security registration |
| Additional Support | Civil liability and repatriation assistance |
Eligibility and applicant requirements
Applicants must be non-French nationals who earned their PhD within the last five years, have not resided in France recently, and must not have previously held a MOPGA fellowship. Eligible candidates must have defended their doctoral thesis between December 2021 and December 2026, inclusive. They must be exclusively of foreign nationality, applying for the purpose of international mobility to France.
Applicants must not be residing and professionally active in France at the time of application. They also must not have resided in France for more than 90 days between September 12 and December 12, 2025.
Research focus and program alignment
The fellowship supports research aligned with France's commitment to the Paris Agreement and aims to strengthen scientific contributions to issues discussed at the annual Conferences of the Parties (COP). Five broad research areas are eligible for proposals.
Innovative approaches involving advanced technologies in these areas will receive particular consideration. The program seeks to reinforce scientific work on climate and sustainability challenges.
Application process and timeline
Applications for the MOPGA Fellowship 2027 open in October 2026 and close on December 15, 2026. All materials must be submitted online through the Campus France application portal. Candidates can apply in English or French.
Required documents include a detailed research proposal with specific section character limits, a CV with publications (maximum four pages), a PhD diploma or completion certificate, and the CV of the proposed French host supervisor (maximum two pages). A letter of support from that supervisor, co-signed by the laboratory director, is mandatory, along with up to three letters of recommendation and a passport or ID.
Results will be announced in May-June 2027, with the 12-month research stays beginning between September and December 2027. A third-party organization, Global South Opportunities (GSO), has clarified its role. "Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the hosting organization," they said. "Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them."
