Villa Marmottan Residencies 2025–2026: Research Fellowships in Humanities in France
About the Fellowship
The Villa Marmottan Researcher Residencies (2025–2026), offered by the prestigious Académie des Beaux-Arts, are designed to support scholars undertaking original research on the Napoleonic period or the first half of the nineteenth century. This exceptional opportunity encourages academic exploration across disciplines, fostering international collaboration while offering researchers time and space for in-depth inquiry. Located in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris, the Villa provides a unique setting for historical and interdisciplinary study during the ongoing restoration of its renowned library.
Fellowship Details
- Position: Research Residency Fellow
- Institution: Bibliothèque et Villa Marmottan
- Administering Body: Académie des Beaux-Arts
- Location: Boulogne-Billancourt, France
- Research Field: Napoleonic Studies, Nineteenth-Century European History and Culture
- Type: Full-time Fellowship
- Duration: 10 months
- Start Date (Anticipated): September 2025
- Working Hours: As per institutional norms
- Funding/Compensation:
- Monthly stipend of €1,500 gross
- Free furnished accommodation (~35 m²) provided from January 2026
- Library access and collaboration opportunities with the scientific team
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD or enrolled as a doctoral candidate
Research Areas Supported
- Napoleonic History
- European Nineteenth-Century Studies
- History
- Art History
- Musicology
- Literature
- Political Studies
- Philosophy and Thought
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Candidates must be doctoral students or postdoctoral researchers.
- Open to scholars of any nationality.
- Research must focus on the Napoleonic period or first half of the nineteenth century in Europe.
- Proficiency in French is recommended, as the application must be submitted in French.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior publication record in related fields
- International or interdisciplinary research experience
- Demonstrated interest in European cultural heritage
Not Eligible:
- Candidates receiving any other Académie des Beaux-Arts scholarship for the same year
Fellowship/Job Benefits
- Visa sponsorship (self-managed; no institutional guarantee mentioned)
- Monthly stipend of €1,500 (gross)
- Furnished residence from January 2026
- Scientific engagement with the Villa Marmottan team
- Prestigious institutional affiliation in France
Key Responsibilities
- Pursue independent research aligned with the Napoleonic or nineteenth-century themes
- Engage with the Villa Marmottan’s academic and archival environment
- Participate in potential academic exchanges, talks, or seminars
- Contribute to the visibility and scholarship of the Marmottan Library
Application Process
How to Apply:
Submit all documents in PDF format via email to:
📧 contact@bibliothequemarmottan.fr
Required Documents:
- Letter of motivation (in French), addressed to the Director of the Villa Marmottan
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research project description (maximum 6,000 characters)
Important Dates
- Application Opens: Monday, 14 April 2025
- Deadline: Saturday, 31 May 2025, at midnight (Paris time, GMT+2)
- Selection Period: June 2025
- Final Results Notification: By early July 2025
- Start of Fellowship: September 2025
Where to Apply
- Institution Website: https://www.academiedesbeauxarts.fr/la-bibliotheque-et-villa-marmottan
- Fellowship Posting: https://doi.org/10.58079/13trq
- Application Email: contact@bibliothequemarmottan.fr
📧 Contact for Queries: contact@bibliothequemarmottan.fr
