Call for GATES JRF & SRF 2026 at Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA), France

About the Fellowship

The GATES (Grenoble ATtractiveness and ExcellenceS) International Excellence in the Humanities Programme invites applications for the 2026 Junior and Senior Research Fellowships at Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA). This prestigious fellowship, hosted by the Maison de la Création et de l’Innovation (MaCI), provides an exceptional opportunity for international researchers in the arts, humanities, and social sciences to engage with cutting-edge research facilities and global academic partners. Fellows will be supported by UGA’s world-class resources, enabling them to advance their research in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Fellowship Details

Position: Junior and Senior Research Fellowships
Institution: Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA), Maison de la Création et de l’Innovation (MaCI)
Location: Grenoble, France
Research Field: Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences
Type: Full-time Fellowship
Duration: 1 to 6 months
Start Date: January 2026
Funding/Compensation:
- Distinguished Fellows: €6,000 per month
- Senior/Advanced Fellows: €6,000 per month (1 to 6 months)
- Early Career Fellows: €4,000 per month (6 months to 1 year, renewable)
- Travel, accommodation, and research-related expenses covered

Research Areas Supported

Arts and Performance Studies
Architecture and Urban Studies
Multimedia, Cinema, and Digital Humanities
Health and Humanities
Environmental Humanities
Mountain Studies
Creative Writing
Design Thinking

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

A permanent contract or tenured academic position in the home institution
PhD degree (Doctorate awarded less than 10 years ago for Junior Fellows)
Affiliation to an institution outside France during the application and fellowship period

Preferred Qualifications:

Exceptional academic and research credentials
Strong international dimension to the project
Experience in using MaCI’s research facilities

Fellowship Benefits

Monthly stipend to cover living and research costs
Access to MaCI’s state-of-the-art facilities, including labs, workspaces, and archives
Office space, internet, printing facilities, and access to university libraries
Assistance in organizing meetings, seminars, and conferences
Support with housing, transportation, and cultural activities in Grenoble
Opportunity for a Visiting Fellowship at St Cross College, University of Oxford (1 week to 1 month)