🎓 Opportunity Overview
- Program Name: Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) Fellowship 2026
- Offered by: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE), in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR), and implemented by Campus France
- Purpose: To support early career international researchers in conducting projects related to climate change and environmental issues in collaboration with French research institutions
- Program Type: Visiting Fellowship (12-month research stay)
- Application Deadline: December 12, 2025
- Results Announcement: From March 30, 2026
- Program Start: Between September and December 2026 (Campus France)
💼 Fellowship Benefits
- Monthly Fellowship: €2,500
- Additional Support: Travel expenses, insurance, and housing assistance
- Host Institution: Research stay hosting agreement with a French research institution
- Research Environment: Access to leading French research facilities and expertise (Campus France)
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Non-French citizens
- PhD Requirement: Must have held a PhD for less than 5 years (i.e., defended between December 2019 and December 2024)
- Residency: Must not have resided in France for more than 90 days between September 12, 2025, and December 12, 2025
- Research Focus: Projects must align with the MOPGA scientific domains: Earth systems, climate change and sustainability, energy transition, and societal challenges of environmental issues (Campus France)
📝 Application Process
- Step 1: Identify a French research institution willing to host your project
- Step 2: Develop a research proposal aligned with MOPGA themes
- Step 3: Submit your application through the Campus France online portal
- Note: Applications must be submitted by the host institution on behalf of the candidate (Campus France)
📅 Important Dates
- Application Deadline: December 12, 2025
- Results Announcement: From March 30, 2026
- Program Start: Between September and December 2026 (Campus France)
📞 Contact Information
- Official Website: Campus France MOPGA 2026
- Email: mopga@campusfrance.org
💡 Tips for a Successful Application
- Early Collaboration: Initiate discussions with potential French host institutions well in advance
- Aligned Research: Ensure your research proposal aligns with MOPGA’s scientific domains
- Clear Objectives: Define clear scientific objectives and methodologies in your proposal
- Host Commitment: Obtain a formal letter from the host institution confirming their support and resources
- Complete Documentation: Ensure all required documents are complete and submitted on time