Applications are now open for the MOPGA Fellowship 2027 in France, an international research opportunity for early-career researchers from around the world. The fellowship supports researchers who want to conduct research in France on major environmental and sustainability challenges.
MOPGA stands for “Make Our Planet Great Again.” The 2027 programme is the 10th edition of the MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Programme and will select 60 early-career foreign researchers for a 12-month research stay in France.
The programme is funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in partnership with the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, and implemented by Campus France.
Researchers can propose projects related to climate change, Earth systems, energy transition, environmental challenges, and the health of humans, animals and ecosystems. The fellowship provides a monthly allowance, relocation support and health insurance.
MOPGA Fellowship 2027 Overview
| Fellowship | MOPGA Visiting Fellowship 2027 |
|---|---|
| Host Country | France |
| Organized By | Campus France |
| Funded By | French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs |
| Number of Fellowships | 60 |
| Target Applicants | Early-career foreign researchers |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Start Date | September 2027 |
| Financial Support | Fully Funded |
| Deadline | 15 December 2026 |
Financial Benefits
Selected fellows will receive:
- €2,500 monthly allowance.
- €500 moving allowance.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Funding for the 12-month fellowship period.
- The opportunity to conduct research with a French host institution.
MOPGA Fellowship Research Areas
Applicants must develop a research proposal within one of the programme’s scientific areas. The main research themes include:
1. Earth Systems
Research focused on understanding Earth’s natural systems, environmental processes and changes affecting the planet.
2. Climate Change and Sustainability
Projects may address climate change, climate adaptation, mitigation, environmental sustainability and related scientific challenges.
3. Energy Transition
This theme covers research related to the transition toward sustainable and low-carbon energy systems.
4. Societal Challenges of Environmental Issues
Researchers can examine the social, economic and human dimensions of environmental challenges and sustainability.
5. Human, Animal and Ecosystem Health
This theme follows a One Health approach, connecting human health, animal health and ecosystem health.
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants can be nationals of any country except France.
- Applicants must not hold French citizenship.
- Applicants must have obtained their doctoral degree within the five years preceding the application deadline.
- For the 2027 edition, the PhD thesis defense must have taken place between December 2021 and December 2026.
- Applicants must conduct the proposed research at an eligible French host institution.
- The proposed research must fall within one of the MOPGA programme’s scientific themes.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following documents for the online application:
- Curriculum Vitae in English, including a list of publications — maximum 4 pages.
- PhD diploma or official certificate confirming the doctoral degree.
- CV of the French research supervisor — maximum 2 pages.
- Letter of support from the French host institution.
- Letters of recommendation — maximum 3.
- Passport or other proof of identity.
How to Apply for the MOPGA Fellowship 2027?
Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
Confirm that you meet the nationality, PhD completion and early-career researcher requirements.
Step 2: Select a Research Theme
Choose the MOPGA scientific domain that best matches your proposed research.
Step 3: Find a French Host Institution
Identify a suitable French university, laboratory or research institution and establish contact with a potential research supervisor.
Step 4: Develop Your Research Proposal
Prepare the research title, keywords, abstract, scientific objectives, methodology, timeline, environmental relevance and expected impact.
Step 5: Prepare the Required Documents
Collect your CV, PhD certificate, supervisor’s CV, host institution support letter, recommendation letters and identification document.
Step 6: Submit the Online Application
Complete and submit the application through the official Campus France platform before 15 December 2026.
