MOPGA Fellowship 2027 is a 12-month French Government visiting fellowship for non-French early-career postdoctoral researchers whose work addresses climate, environmental, energy-transition or One Health challenges. The fellowship provides a monthly allowance, a settling-in payment and health-related coverage, but does not fund international travel or host laboratory research costs.
The programme is administered via Campus France and requires applicants to secure support from a host laboratory in France. Applications may be submitted in English or French; candidates must have defended a PhD between December 2021 and December 2026 and must not be residing or professionally active in France at the time of application.
MOPGA Fellowship Benefits
- Selected fellows receive a €2,500 monthly allowance for 12 months
- A one-off €500 settling-in allowance in the first month
- Campus France provides health insurance, civil-liability insurance and repatriation assistance
- Supplementary health coverage after registration with the French social-security system
MOPGA Fellowship Eligibility Criteria
- Researchers of foreign nationality only; French nationals are not eligible
- Early-career postdoctoral researcher (PhD thesis defended from December 2021 to December 2026 inclusive)
- You cannot be residing and professionally active in France when you apply
- Former MOPGA fellows cannot apply again
- Cannot be combined with a French employment contract or another individual French-government grant
- Application may be submitted in English or French; no IELTS score is stated
How to Apply for MOPGA Fellowship
- Identify a French laboratory and obtain support from a scientific supervisor before applying
- Ensure the project is sufficiently clear to explain why that laboratory is the right scientific setting
- Use Campus France research-laboratory directories and the Research in France portal to find hosts
- Submit an application through the official programme process (details on Campus France portal)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the MOPGA Fellowship Scholarship 2027. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, host requirements, and how to apply through Campus France.
What is the MOPGA Fellowship 2027?
The MOPGA Fellowship 2027 is a 12-month French Government visiting fellowship for non-French postdoctoral researchers whose projects address climate, environmental, energy-transition or One Health challenges. It supports mobility to France and requires a host laboratory and scientific supervisor in France.
Who is eligible to apply for MOPGA 2027?
Eligibility is restricted to researchers of foreign nationality only. Applicants must be early-career postdoctoral researchers with a PhD defended between December 2021 and December 2026 inclusive. Applicants cannot be residing and professionally active in France and former MOPGA fellows cannot reapply.
What funding does the fellowship provide?
Selected fellows receive a €2,500 monthly allowance for 12 months and a one-off €500 settling-in allowance in the first month. Campus France also provides health insurance, civil-liability insurance and repatriation assistance, with supplementary coverage after social-security registration.
What costs are not covered by MOPGA?
The programme does not fund international travel, equipment, fieldwork or host-laboratory research costs. The French laboratory is expected to provide the scientific environment and resources, but it does not receive programme funding, so research-cost support must be discussed with the host.
Is there an age limit or language requirement?
No age limit is stated; eligibility is based on the PhD award date. Applications may be submitted in English or French; the official call does not state any IELTS or other language-test score requirement.
Can I apply if I will defend my PhD after December 2026?
No. Applicants who will defend after December 2026 are not eligible for this call. The PhD must have been defended between December 2021 and December 2026 inclusive. Extensions for maternity leave are possible with supporting evidence.
Do I need a host laboratory in France?
Yes. Before applying you must identify a French laboratory and obtain support from a scientific supervisor. The project should clearly explain why that laboratory is the right scientific setting. Campus France provides directories and the Research in France portal to help find hosts.
Can the fellowship be combined with a French employment contract?
No. The fellowship cannot be combined with a French employment contract or another individual French-government grant. Applicants must ensure there is no overlap with other French funding or employment during the fellowship period.
What is the application deadline for MOPGA 2027?
The deadline for MOPGA Fellowship 2027 is 15 December 2026, as stated in the official information checked on 23 September 2026. Applicants should confirm deadlines on the official Campus France programme page.
Where can I find more information and apply?
Further information and the application portal are available via Campus France. The official programme page for applications is hosted at the Campus France site: https://campusfrance.smapply.io/prog/mopga_2027/.
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