Jean d’Alembert fellowship Program in France 2024-2026

Applications are currently being received for the Jean d’Alembert fellowship Program at the Université Paris-Saclay for the 2024-2026 academic year. The main goal of this scholarship program is to attract talented scholars from all parts of the world to undertake research in a wide range of subject such as social sciences, humanities, health sciences, engineering, etc. The program provides scholars with a one-of-a-kind opportunity to collaborate with recognized leaders in their area and perform cutting-edge research.

The Jean D’Alembert Fellowship Program offers a high salary to successful applicants, as well as access to cutting-edge research facilities and resources at Sorbonne University. The institution offers fellows the chance to cooperate with scientists from other prestigious universities in Paris and around France as well as to take part in a range of academic and cultural activities. The fellowship program provides a flexible duration ranging from six to twelve months and is accessible to academics at all stages of their careers, from early-career researchers to established specialists.

Two different programs are offered: (i) the junior researcher fellowships for candidates who have obtained their PhD less than ten years before the date of the application and (ii) the senior researcher fellowships for candidates who have obtained their PhD at least ten years before the date of the application. In both cases, the stay must take place between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2026. The schedule must be defined when the laureate accepts the award proposal; it may be revised at a later date, provided that any changes are notified 4 months before the planned date of the stay. For a stay of strictly more than six months, the stay may be divided into two periods, one of which lasts six months. Stays of six months cannot be broken down into several periods.

Program details

• Host institution: Université Paris-Saclay in France.
• Eligible program: All fields.
• Number of scholarships: Not specified.
• Duration: 6 to 12 months.
• Target group: open to citizens of all nationalities.

Jean d’Alembert Fellowship Program Benefits

This university scholarship will provide the following benefits to selected applicants.

• A monthly salary of € 2,800 net, which will be paid by Université Paris-Saclay during the presence in the lab (employment contract).
• A budget of maximum 10,000 € to cover expenses related to the laureate’s research activities in the host laboratory of Université Paris-Saclay. Applicants must mention in their scientific project the requested amount and the details of these expenses. Personnel expenses are excluded. Capital expenses are allowed only if they are necessary for the beneficiary’s research activities in the host laboratory.

Jean d’Alembert Fellowship Program Eligibility

To apply for this fellowship program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Doctoral degree or equivalent (obtained for less than 10 years at the time of the application for junior researchers).
• Researchers employed at their foreign university or research institution on a permanent position for the full duration of the project (tenure track is accepted, not long-term post-doctoral position).
• Applicants who have been residing in France for more than six months at the time of application are not eligible.
• French citizens can apply to the program, provided their usual place of residence and work has been abroad for at least five years at the time of application.

Fellows will be selected only on the basis of the quality of the applicant and the proposed project.

• Quality of the applicant’s scientific track record: professional background, impact, and originality of the scientific contributions.
• Quality of the proposed project: importance in its field, the relevance of the proposed approach, feasibility, available resources besides those of the Jean d’Alembert fellowship, the expected impact for the host laboratory and more broadly for Université Paris-Saclay (scientific, training, innovation and transfer to industry).

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How to Apply for the Jean d’Alembert Fellowship Program

Interested candidates who wish to apply for this scholarship to study in Europe, must click on the apply button below and follow the given instructions to submit their applications.

Required Documents

1. A full CV including a list of publications.
2. A certificate drawn up by the applicant’s home institution, certifying that the applicant may be employed by Université Paris-Saclay for the duration of his/her stay in the host laboratory.
3. Letters of recommendation, preferably from outside the Université Paris-Saclay perimeter (ideally 2 to 3 letters, written by people who are not close associates of the candidate).
4. A research project and possibly a training or seminars program, developed jointly with the host laboratory (no set template or format, ideally 5 to 10 pages). The project will also include a financial section with the expenses related to the research activities in the host laboratory (maximum 10,000 €).
5. A letter of commitment from the head of the host laboratory in France.

For more information or technical problem about this fellowship program, please contact: [email protected].

The deadline to submit applications for the Jean d’Alembert fellowship program at the Université Paris-Saclay is April 13, 2024. For more details, please visit the official website. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.