Postdoctoral Fellowships – FIAS (French Institutes for Advanced Study Fellowship Programme) 2026/2027, France
About the Fellowship
The French Institutes for Advanced Study (FIAS) Fellowship Programme offers prestigious 10-month postdoctoral fellowships for international researchers to conduct cutting-edge, independent research at top-tier French Institutes for Advanced Study. The programme is designed to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, scholarly innovation, and international mobility within the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) and related research fields. Fellows join a vibrant academic environment where they can collaborate with local institutions, contribute to international networks, and focus on impactful, high-level research that supports global academic goals.
Fellowship / Details
- Position Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow – FIAS Fellowship 2026/2027
- Host Institution: French Institutes for Advanced Study (Aix-Marseille, Cergy, Loire Valley, Lyon, Montpellier, Nantes, Paris)
- Administering Body / Funding Agency: RFIEA Foundation (with EU Horizon 2020 MSCA-COFUND support)
- Location: Multiple cities, France
- Research Field(s): Social Sciences, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Fields with SSH interface
- Fellowship Type: Full-time Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Level: Early-career and mid-career researchers
- Fellowship Duration: 10 months
- Expected Start Date: September 2026
- Working Hours: As per institutional norms (research-focused)
- Funding/Compensation: Competitive monthly stipend, relocation and travel allowance, research support, housing assistance
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD + minimum 2 years of postdoctoral research experience by the time of application (PhD completion period is not counted in the experience requirement)
Supported Research Fields / Areas
- Anthropology
- History
- Political Science
- Philosophy
- Law
- Literature
- Sociology
- Economics
- Environmental Studies
- Psychology
- Cultural Studies
- Area Studies
- Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary projects involving SSH and STEM
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- International applicants from any country
- PhD + 2 years of postdoctoral experience by July 2025
- Applicants must not have lived or worked in France for more than 12 months in the 3 years preceding the deadline
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong academic publication record
- International collaboration or experience
- Research proposals aligned with host institute’s focus areas
- Interdisciplinary and innovative project ideas
Not Eligible:
- Applicants with over 12 months of residence/work in France in the 3 years before July 16, 2025
- Applicants without the required postdoctoral experience
Fellowship/Job Benefits
- Monthly stipend: Competitive (amount varies by institute)
- Health insurance and social security coverage
- Travel and relocation allowance
- Research budget and professional development support
- Office space and academic resources
- Visa support and administrative help
- Multidisciplinary academic community with access to seminars, workshops, and networking events
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct independent, original research according to the proposed project
- Actively engage in academic events and collaborative opportunities at the host institute
- Participate in interdisciplinary dialogue and local research networks
- Share research findings through publications or presentations
- Optional contribution to public engagement or teaching activities
Application Process
How to Apply:
Submit your application through the official FIAS online portal in English or French. Apply Online Here
Required Documents:
- Online application form
- Detailed CV/Resume
- Research project proposal (max. 5 pages)
- Two reference letters
- List of major publications
- Optional: supporting documents (certificates, letters of intent from host partners)
Important Dates
- Application Opens: May 29, 2025
- Deadline: July 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM (Paris time)
- Eligibility Check: July 2025
- Peer Review: August to November 2025
- Preselection Notification: December 2025
- Final Selection: January to March 2026
- Final Results Announcement: March 2026
- Fellowship Start Date: September 2026
Where to Apply
- Institution Website: https://www.fias-fp.eu
- Official Fellowship Notification: Call for applications – FIAS
- Guide for application: FIAS 26-27_Guide for applicants_RSB
- Apply Online Here: https://www.fias-fp.eu/
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