FIAS Fellowship Programme
10-month fellowships for international researchers to pursue innovative, interdisciplinary projects in the social sciences and humanities at leading French Institutes for Advanced Study.
Funder: French Institutes for Advanced Study
Due Dates: June 25, 2026 (Application deadline, 6:00 pm Paris time)
Funding Amounts: €2,200/month net living allowance; 10-month residency; relocation/accommodation support; research budget; 29 fellowships available
Summary: 10-month fellowships for experienced researchers to conduct innovative projects at leading French Institutes for Advanced Study in the social sciences, humanities, and related fields.
Key Information: Open to all nationalities; strict mobility and experience requirements apply.
Description
The FIAS Fellowship Programme offers 10-month scientific residencies at seven leading Institutes for Advanced Study in France: Aix-Marseille, Cergy, Loire Valley (Orléans-Tours), Lyon, Montpellier, Nantes, and Paris. The program is designed to support high-level international scholars and scientists in the social sciences, humanities, and disciplines at their interface. Fellows benefit from academic freedom, a vibrant multidisciplinary cohort, connections to local research centers, and a supportive research environment. The fellowship provides time and resources to pursue innovative research projects, with the goal of fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and research excellence.
