France, as a major player in the fight against climate change and guarantor of the spirit of the Paris Agreement, is launching a new Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) visiting fellowship program geared towards strengthening scientific contributions to climate change issues raised by the COPs.
This eighth MOPGA call for applications is intended to welcome at least 60 early career researchers wishing to carry out their research in France. The program is funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the French Ministry for Higher Education and Research, and implemented by Campus France.
Eligible themes:
- Earth systems
- Climate change and sustainability
- Energy transition
- Societal challenges of environmental issues
- Human, animal and ecosystem health as part as a “One Health” approach.
Eligible applicants:
- Applicants who do NOT hold French citizenship
- Foreign researchers holding a doctoral degree for less than 5 years (must have passed their thesis defense between December 2019 and December 2024)
- Foreign researchers who have not resided in France between Sept. 5th, 2024 and Dec. 5th, 2024 (more than 90 days)
Duration: 12 months starting from September 2025.
Application deadline: December 5, 2024
For more information, please visit the Campus France website.