The 2024 MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Programme for Early Career Researchers is geared towards strengthening scientific contributions to climate change issues raised by the COPs.
This 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 programme 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.
The MOPGA 2024 Visiting Fellowship Program for Early Career Researchers will support researchers working on topics listed in the “Research Themes” section.
Description of the Research Project (in English or French)
Research Project Title
Keywords (6)
Abstract of the Research Project (2,000 char. max.)
Context and Motivation (2,000 char. max.)
Scientific Objectives (2,000 char. max.)
Methodology and Timeline (4,500 char. max.)
Project position in relation to the MOPGA scientific domain (2,000 char. max.)
Collaborations and/or impacts for the candidate’s country of residence in relation to the research project proposal (2,000 characters max.)
Eligibility criteria
Foreign researchers holding a doctoral degree for less than 5 years
No nationality restrictions (except France)
at least 40 fellowships will be awarded for a 12-month period from September 2024.
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.
A Hosting Agreement (convention de séjour de recherche) will have to be established between the MOPGA Fellow and the host institution. This Agreement will specify the means and resources made available by the host laboratory so that the researcher can carry out the research project.
Research themes
Five broad research themes are eligible:
Earth systems
Climate change and sustainability
Energy transition
Societal challenges of environmental issues
Human, animal and ecosystem health as part as a “One Health” approach.
Documents required
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
Please submit your files in PDF format and compress the size of your files).
Application procedure and deadline
Applications can be completed through the online portal. Application deadline is January 9th 2024.
