2026 France Government MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program (Fully Funded)
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The MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program by the French welcomes early career international researchers, providing assistance to those conducting research in France.
The France Government MOPGA Fellowship Program offers Monthly allowance of 2,500 euros, Moving allowance of 500 euros, Health Insurance plan covering civil liability and repatriation assistance.
We will provide interested and qualified candidates the details, requirements, benefits, and step-by-step application guide in this post.
MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program Summary
- Host Country: France
- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: €30,500 Annual Allowance | Health Insurance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: December 12, 2025
MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program Details:
France, as a major player in the fight against climate change and guarantor of the spirit of the Paris Agreement, is launching a new MOPGA visiting fellowship program geared towards strengthening scientific contributions to climate change issues raised by the COPs.
The seventh Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) call for applications is intended to welcome at least 40 early career researchers wishing to carry out their research in France.
The MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program is funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the French Ministry for Higher Education and Research, and implemented by Campus France.
Eligibility Requirements for MOPGA Fellowship 2026 Program
To be considered for the MOPGA Fellowship 2026 Program, applicants must be:
- Foreign researchers holding a doctoral degree for less than 5 years
- No nationality restrictions (except France)
Benefits of 2026 MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program
This fellowship includes the following benefits :
- Monthly allowance of 2,500 euros
- Moving allowance of 500 euros
- Health Insurance plan covering civil liability and repatriation assistance until the MOPGA Fellow’s registration to the French Social Security Scheme
- Complementary Health Insurance plan covering civil liability and repatriation assistance once the Social Security registration process is effective.
Required Documents for MOPGA Fellowship Program 2026
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- CV including the list of your publications in English (4 pages max)
- PhD Diploma (or certificate of PhD diploma)
- CV of your research supervisor in the French host institution (2 pages max)
- Letter of support from the French host institution
- Letters of recommendation (3 max)
- Passport or proof of ID
How to Apply for MOPGA Visiting Fellowship 2026 (Step by Step)
- To apply for the MOPGA Visiting Fellowship, interested applicants should use the link created below to submit the required documents and follow the stated instructions.
- Please submit your files in PDF format and compress the size of your files).
Timeline
- September 12th 2025: Application period opens
- December 12th 2025: Application period ends
- May/June 2026 : Notification of the results
- Between September 2026 and December 2026 (at the latest): Arrival in France and start of the fellowship
For any questions or help with your application, email mopga@campusfrance.org.
Deadline: December 12, 2025
