Applications are now open for the French Institutes for Advanced Study (FIAS) Fellowship Programme 2027/2028. This fully funded 10-month residential fellowship offers international researchers the chance to conduct innovative research in France with full academic freedom.
It is open to experienced researchers in Social Sciences and Humanities and related fields. The programme provides a generous monthly living allowance, accommodation support, research budget, and more. There is no application fee. Application deadline: 25 June 2026 (6:00 pm Paris time). You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.
Key Details:
- Degree Level: Postdoc Fellowship
- Host Country: France.
- Duration: 10 months (September 2027 to June 2028).
- Application Deadline: 25 June 2026 at 6:00 pm Paris time.
- Nationalities: Open to all countries.
- Application Fee: None.
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What This Scholarship Offers:
- A net living allowance of 2200 euros per month (take-home pay)
- Full social security coverage
- Accommodation or financial support for relocation (suitable for families)
- An individual research and training budget of 2500 euros per year
- One round-trip travel ticket from your home country
- A personal office, full access to university libraries, IT services, and shared working spaces
- Opportunities for skills training and professional development
- Strong connections with local research communities and a multidisciplinary group of fellows
- The same working conditions as other fellows at the host institute
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Eligibility Criteria:
To apply, you must meet all the following requirements:
- Hold a PhD degree and have at least 2 years of full-time research experience after the PhD (PhD training period is not counted).
- Come from any country, but you must not have lived or worked in France for more than 12 months in the 3 years before the deadline.
- Submit a complete application in English only.
- Propose an individual research project (collective projects are not eligible).
- Choose only one of the 7 participating Institutes.
The programme welcomes applications from researchers of all career stages and strongly supports diversity and equal opportunities.
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Eligible Fields:
The FIAS Fellowship is open to all disciplines in the Social Sciences and Humanities and research fields that interface with them. Eligible fields include:
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Economics
- History
- Philosophy
- Literature
- Law
- International Relations
- Cultural Studies
- Human Geography
- Linguistics
- Psychology
- Education Studies
- Communication Studies
- Digital Humanities
- Environmental Humanities
- Science and Technology Studies
Interdisciplinary projects that connect with Social Sciences and Humanities are also welcome. Artists who meet the eligibility criteria can apply.
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How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted online through the official FIAS website. Paper applications are not accepted.
Steps to apply:
- Visit the official FIAS website and create a user account.
- Read the Guide for Applicants carefully.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload all required documents in English.
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