Elevate Your Research in the Heart of Europe
Premier Research Destinations
For the upcoming 2027–2028 cycle, the program is offering twenty-nine exclusive fellowships distributed across seven world-class Institutes for Advanced Study. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to reside in iconic cities including Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier, and Nantes. Each institute provides a unique cultural and academic atmosphere, ensuring that your ten-month residency is as inspiring as it is productive.
Advanced Scholarly Requirements
This program is specifically designed for established scholars who have already reached a significant milestone in their careers. To qualify, you must hold a PhD and possess a minimum of two years of full-time research experience following the completion of your doctoral degree. The fellowship is open to both promising postdoctoral researchers and seasoned senior academics. A key requirement is the international mobility rule, meaning you must not have resided or conducted your main activity in France for more than twelve months within the last three years.
Interdisciplinary Academic Scope
The FIAS program primarily champions the Humanities and Social Sciences, though it warmly welcomes projects that cross traditional boundaries. Whether your expertise lies in Political Science, Economics, History, Philosophy, or Cultural Studies, the program seeks innovative proposals that can benefit from an interdisciplinary environment. Researchers from other scientific fields are also encouraged to apply if their work demonstrates a strong connection to social or humanistic challenges.
Unparalleled Fellowship Benefits
The fellowship offers a robust financial and logistical package designed to let you focus entirely on your intellectual pursuits. Recipients receive a monthly living allowance of two thousand two hundred euros, along with complimentary high-quality accommodation. The funding also covers your travel expenses and provides a dedicated budget for research and mobility. Beyond the financial support, you will have access to private office space, state-of-the-art IT services, and the extensive resources of France’s leading academic libraries.
Your Path to the Residency
The selection process is highly competitive and centered on the quality of your research proposal and your track record of academic excellence. Interested researchers must submit a comprehensive application through the official FIAS portal, including a detailed project plan that highlights the innovative nature of their work. Priority is given to those who demonstrate a strong potential for international collaboration and whose projects align with the interdisciplinary mission of the host institutes. Final selections are made based on peer reviews and the strategic vision of the French academic community.