MOPGA 2027 Visiting Fellowship for Early Career Researchers in France

MOPGA (Make Our Planet Great Again) is a French government fellowship that brings young international researchers to France to carry out a research project on environmental and climate challenges. This is the tenth call, run by Campus France for the 2027 intake.

Who can apply

All nationalities are eligible except French nationality, so researchers from African countries can apply. You must hold a doctoral degree awarded less than five years before the application deadline, apply to undertake mobility to France, not be residing and professionally active in France at the time of application, and not have received a MOPGA fellowship before. Master's and PhD students are not eligible. Applications may be submitted in English or French.

Research themes

Projects must fall within five areas, including Earth system sciences, climate change and sustainability sciences, energy transition, societal challenges linked to environmental issues, and human, animal and environmental health under a One Health approach. All disciplines are accepted if the project fits these themes. You also need a host laboratory in France and a supporting letter from its supervisor.

What the fellowship offers

Fellowships last 12 months. They include a monthly allowance of 2,500 EUR, a 500 EUR settling-in allowance and health coverage. International travel to France is not covered by the programme.

Deadline

Applications opened on 15 September 2026 and close on 15 December 2026. They must be submitted online through the Campus France platform; applications sent by email are not considered.