Description

Are you a young researcher eager to make a global impact on climate change and sustainability? The Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) 2025 Visiting Fellowship Program in France offers a transformative platform to address environmental challenges while collaborating with top research institutions. Learn how to apply and take your research to the next level.

What is the MOPGA 2025 Fellowship?

The MOPGA Fellowship 2025 is a prestigious program funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the French Ministry for Higher Education and Research. This initiative invites 60 early career researchers worldwide to conduct 12 months of research in France, focusing on critical topics like climate change, energy transition, and sustainability.

Why Choose the MOPGA Fellowship?

1. Collaborate with Leading Researchers

France offers a robust academic and research ecosystem. As an MOPGA Fellow, you’ll have access to world-class laboratories and cutting-edge resources.

2. Address Global Challenges

From climate change to energy transition, contribute solutions to some of the most pressing issues of our time.

3. Financial and Professional Support

With a generous stipend, relocation allowance, and health coverage, you can focus entirely on your research.

Degree Level

MOPGA 2025 France Visiting Fellowship Program (Fully Funded) is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at France Universities.

Available Subjects

Research Themes for MOPGA 2025

Applicants must align their research proposals with one of these five core themes:

• Earth Systems: Understanding global environmental systems.
• Climate Change and Sustainability: Innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
• Energy Transition: Advancing clean and renewable energy solutions.
• Societal Challenges of Environmental Issues: Examining the social impact of environmental change.
• One Health Approach: Integrating human, animal, and ecosystem health.

Benefits

• Monthly Stipend: €2,500
• Relocation Allowance: €500
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Opportunities to collaborate with France’s leading research institutions

Eligible Nationalities

This fellowship is open to students of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the MOPGA 2025 Visiting Fellowship, you must:

• Hold a PhD degree obtained between December 2019 and December 2024.
• Be a foreign researcher (non-French citizen).
• Have resided outside France for more than 90 days between September 5, 2024, and December 5, 2024.
• Propose a research project aligned with MOPGA’s key scientific themes.

FAQs: MOPGA Fellowship

Who Can Apply?

• Non-French researchers holding a PhD for less than five years (awarded between December 2019 and December 2024).

Can I Apply if I Live in France?

• You are eligible only if you have not resided in France for over 90 days during the designated period.

How to Find a Host Institution?

• Explore the PhD in France Catalog to connect with potential French host laboratories.

Application Procedure

Applications for the MOPGA Fellowship 2025 must be submitted online through the official portal (Link given down below)

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV): Maximum of 4 pages, including a list of publications.
• PhD Diploma (translated into English or French).
• CV of Host Institution’s Research Supervisor (2 pages max).
• Letter of Support from the French host institution.
• Up to 3 Recommendation Letters.
• Valid Passport or ID Proof.

Timeline for MOPGA 2025 Applications

• Application Opens: September 5, 2024
• Application Deadline: December 5, 2024
• Results Announced: May 2025
• Fellowship Start: Between September 2025 and December 2025

Conclusion

The MOPGA 2025 Visiting Fellowship Program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for early career researchers to conduct impactful research in France. With generous funding, collaborative environments, and a focus on sustainability, this fellowship empowers researchers to contribute to solving global environmental challenges.

Apply before December 5, 2024, and join the fight to Make Our Planet Great Again. For more information, visit Campus France or contact mopga@campusfrance.org.