Postdoctoral Fellowships at Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France

About the Fellowship

The GATES (Grenoble ATtractiveness and ExcellenceS) International Excellence in the Humanities Programme, hosted at the Maison de la Création et de l’Innovation (MaCI), Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA), invites applications for three prestigious postdoctoral fellowships for 2025–2027. This competitive programme is designed to attract exceptional early-career researchers from around the globe in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. It promotes interdisciplinary, experiential, and collaborative research by providing access to MaCI’s world-class labs and platforms. Backed by the France 2030 ANR initiative, the fellowship supports original, high-impact research in alignment with international academic excellence.

Fellowship Details

Position: Postdoctoral Fellow – International Excellence in the Humanities
Institution: Université Grenoble Alpes
Administering Body: GATES (France 2030 ANR Project)
Location: Grenoble, France
Research Field: Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Type: Full-time Postdoctoral Fellowship
Duration: 2 years
Start Date (Anticipated): Between 1 September and 1 November 2025
Working Hours: As per institutional norms
Funding/Compensation: Gross monthly salary of €3020; optional research support up to €5000; access to facilities, travel and relocation support available

Research Areas Supported

Environmental Humanities
Digital Humanities
Performance Studies
Architecture and Urban Studies
Multimedia Arts (Sound, Video)
Cinema and Creative Writing
Health and Humanities
Mountain Studies
Design Thinking
Interdisciplinary and experimental humanities research

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Doctoral degree (Ph.D., D.Phil, C.Sc. or equivalent) completed before submission
Demonstrated academic distinction (e.g., peer-reviewed publications in international journals)
International academic background or research experience (degrees or projects completed abroad)
Open to candidates from all nationalities

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong interdisciplinary project proposals
Clear integration of MaCI’s labs and research facilities into the proposed work
Prior collaboration or contact with researchers at UGA or MaCI

Fellowship Benefits

Visa sponsorship and relocation guidance
Monthly gross salary of €3020
Access to MaCI’s research labs and studios, including the UX Lab, SonImage, Domus, etc.
Dedicated office space, internet, printing, meeting rooms, and lounges
Support for organizing academic events and collaborative meetings
Access to University of Grenoble libraries and resources
Optional funding support for research trips (up to €5000 per fellow)
Integration and cultural support for fellows and their families in Grenoble