FIAS CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 2027/2028

The French Institutes for Advanced Study Fellowship Programme offers 10-month fellowships at the seven Institutes of Aix-Marseille, Cergy, Loire Valley (Orléans-Tours), Lyon, Montpellier, Nantes and Paris. It welcomes applications from high-level international scholars and scientists to develop their innovative research projects in France.

For the 2027-2028, academic year, FIAS offers 29 fellowship positions: 7 in Aix Marseille, 3 in Cergy, 2 in Loire Valley (Orléans-Tours), 3 in Lyon, 2 in Montpellier, 4 in Nantes and 8 in Paris.

The FIAS Fellowhip Programme is open to all disciplines in the Social Sciences and the Humanities (SSH) and to all other research fields interfacing with the SSH. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the webpages of the host Institutes for Advanced Study (IAS) to learn more about their specific scientific priorities, areas of focus, and institutional partners, as these should be carefully considered before applying.

FIAS Fellows will benefit from the support and stimulating scientific environment offered by the IAS, characterized by a multidisciplinary cohort of fellows and strong connections to local research centers and laboratories. They will be free to organize their work and conduct research according to their own priorities and interests.

CONDITIONS

All IAS have agreed on common standards, including a net living allowance (equivalent to take-home pay) (2,200€ per month), adequate social security coverage, accommodation or support for relocation, a research and training budget, two flexible contractual options, skills training opportunities, plus coverage of travel expenses.

ELIGIBILITY

At the time of the application deadline, researchers will have to be in possession of a doctoral degree plus 2 years of full-time research experience after the degree (PhD training period will not be considered in the calculation of experience).

Researchers from all countries and nationalities are eligible to the Programme. Applicants must fulfil the transnational MSCA mobility rule: incoming researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in France for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the call deadline.

APPLICATION

Applicants must submit complete application forms and all requested documents via the online application platform. Incomplete applications will not be considered eligible. Applications exceeding the maximum length criteria will not be considered. Applications written (even partially) in a language other than English will not be considered. Late submissions will not be accepted - the online platform prevents submission after the deadline.

Applications are submitted online via www.fias-fp.eu where you will find detailed information regarding the content of the application, eligibility criteria and selection procedure.

For further information, you may refer to the FAQ : https://www.fias-fp.eu/fellowships/faq

Application deadline: June 25, 2026 - 6:00 pm (Paris, France time)

SELECTION

The scientific selection is highly competitive, merit-based and conducted through an international independent peer review.

• June 25, 2026, 6:00 pm (Paris, France time): Deadline for applications
• July 2026: Eligibility check
• August-November 2026: Double peer review process
• December 2026: Pre-selection by the FIAS Selection Committee
• January - February 2027: Selection of fellows by IAS Scientific Advisory Boards
• March 2027: Communication of results

For more general information on the FIAS Fellowship Programme: www.fias-fp.eu

For more detailed information on the IAS specific environment and scientific priorities:https://www.fias-fp.eu/about-us/the-institutes