Apply Now for the FIAS Fellowship Program 2026/27 in France!
Applications are now open for the FIAS Fellowship 2026/27 in France. This is a fully funded opportunity open to people from all countries and backgrounds.
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The fellowship lasts for 10 months.
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FIAS stands for French Institutes for Advanced Study, a group of seven top research institutes in France.
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The program invites researchers and scholars to come to France and work on their innovative research projects.
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For 2026, up to 28 fellowships will be awarded.
What’s covered?
The fellowship includes free accommodation, relocation support, round-trip airfare, monthly salary, research allowance, and other benefits.
Scroll down for more information about the eligibility requirements, financial support, and how to apply.
Details About FIAS Fellowship Program
- Host Country: France
- Location: Seven French Institutes
- Duration: 10 Months
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 16th July 2025
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Areas of Research
FIAS welcomes candidates pursuing research in the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) as well as all other research areas related to SSH.
Names of 7 French Institutes
Available positions for the 2026-2027 academic year
- Aix-Marseille: 7
- Cergy: 3
- Loire Valley (Orléans-Tours): 2
- Lyon: 3
- Montpellier: 2
- Nantes: 4
- Paris: 7
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Financial Benefits
The Program Covers:
- Accommodation
- Travel Expense to/from France
- Adequate social security coverage
- Net Living Allowance: €2,200/month
- Work contracts or paid leave
- Skills training opportunities
- Individual research and training budget: €2,500/year
- IT, Individual offices, library access, and collective spaces
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Eligibility Criteria
FIAS Fellowship – Who Can Apply?
Researchers from any country are welcome to apply for the FIAS Fellowship.
FIAS offers fellowships to exceptional researchers at all career stages — from those who recently completed their PhD to experienced senior scientists.
Basic Eligibility:
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You must have a PhD and at least two years of research experience after earning your PhD. (Time spent earning your PhD does not count.)
Mobility Requirement:
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You must not have lived or worked mainly in France for more than 12 months during the past 3 years before the application final date.
- Please Read the FIAS Fellowship FAQs.
Required Documents
- Copy of PhD diploma
- Online Application Form
- Detailed research proposal
- Selection of three to five key publications
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Optional: Up to two letters of recommendation
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How to Apply?
Applicants have to apply online from the website of FIAS. The official website Link is given below.
