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Deadline: December 12, 2025
The French Government’s Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) Scholarship Program 2026 invites early career researchers from around the world to pursue innovative research projects in climate change, environmental sciences, and sustainability. Funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and implemented by Campus France, the program supports international talent committed to addressing the most urgent environmental and planetary challenges.
This initiative aligns with France’s global commitment to combating climate change while building a strong international research community that fosters solutions for a sustainable future.
Benefits
Selected fellows for the MOPGA Scholarship 2026 will receive:
- Monthly stipend to support living expenses in France.
- Funding for research activities under French host institutions.
- International exposure and collaboration with leading French research teams.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and mentorship opportunities.
- A fully funded opportunity to contribute to global climate action and sustainability research.
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Eligibility Criteria
Individuals fitting the following criteria are eligible to apply:
- Applicants who do NOT hold French citizenship
- Foreign researchers holding a doctoral degree for less than 5 years (must have passed their thesis defense between December 2020 and December 2025)
- Foreign researchers who have not resided in France between Sept. 12th, 2025 and Dec. 12th, 2025 (more than 90 days)
Fellowship Conditions and Frameworks
The fellowships are awarded for a period of 12 months.
Each fellowship includes (exclusively):
- a monthly allowance of €2,500;
- a one-time installation grant of €500;
- health coverage: health insurance, civil liability, and repatriation assistance (followed by complementary health coverage once affiliation to the French social security system is completed).
This program is part of the Research Stay Scheme (séjour de recherche), created by the Research Programming Law 2021–2030 (LPR, Article 12) and enshrined in the French Research Code under Article L.434-1. Laureates are granted the status of French Government Scholarship holders (BGF). The fellowship is paid directly by Campus France. A research stay hosting agreement must be established between the host institution in France and the researcher.
By supporting an application, host laboratories commit to providing a scientific environment suited to the project throughout the fellowship period. The host laboratory does not receive any funding; the fellowship amount is intended solely to cover the living expenses of the visiting researcher.
Selection Process
In line with the ambitions and requirements of the call for applications, the selection process will take place in two phases.
First, scientific experts appointed by the MESR in the relevant fields will evaluate the submitted applications.
Second, a scientific selection committee will make the final decision on the laureates of the MOPGA 2026 program.
Research Project
The application must include the following elements:
- Research Project Title;
- Keywords (6);
- Abstract of the Research Project (max. 2,000 characters);
- Context and motivation (max. 2,000 characters);
- Scientific Objectives (max. 2,000 characters);
- Methodology and Timeline (max. 4,500 characters);
- Positioning of the project in relation to the MOPGA initiative (max. 2,000 characters);
- International collaboration and/or expected impact for the applicant’s country of origin or residence (max. 2,000 characters).
The application may be written in English or French.
Documents Needed
Applicants must provide the following documents:
- CV with list of publications ( max. 4 pages)
- PhD Diploma (or completion certificate)
- CV of the scientific advisor at the host laboratory (max. 2 pages)
- Letter of support from the scientific advisor, co-signed by the laboratory director or accompanied by a letter of commitment from the latter, certifying the availability of the scientific environment and resources necessary for the successful completion of the research project, as well as alignment with the laboratory’s objectives
- Up to 3 letters of recommendation
- Passport or proof of ID
Application Process
Applicants must submit their research project online at the following link: : https://campusfrance.smapply.io/prog/mopga-2026/
