French Scholar Research Fellowships
Forecasted
The French Scholar Research Fellowships from the Center for Khmer Studies support in-depth social sciences and humanities research on Cambodia and the Mekong region by French and EU-affiliated scholars.
Funder: Center for Khmer Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (applications accepted annually from August 15 to November 30)
Funding Amounts: Doctoral: up to 11 months; Postdoctoral: up to 9 months; covers travel and research costs; specific amounts vary.
Summary: Supports French and EU-affiliated scholars in the social sciences and humanities to conduct research on Cambodia and the Mekong region.
Key Information: Applicants must be French citizens or EU citizens affiliated with a French institution.
Description
The French Scholar Research Fellowships, administered by the Center for Khmer Studies (CKS) in partnership with INALCO, provide direct research funding, in-country resources, and logistical support for French scholars and EU citizens affiliated with French universities or research institutions. The program is open to all disciplines within the social sciences and humanities, supporting fieldwork in Cambodia and, where relevant, neighboring countries in mainland Southeast Asia. The goal is to advance high-quality academic research on Cambodia’s society, culture, and history, and to foster integration into international scholarly networks.
