Fulbright-CY Initiative Award (CY Cergy Paris Université and ESSEC Business School)
The Fulbright-CY Initiative Award supports U.S. scholars to conduct research or teach at CY Cergy Paris Université or ESSEC Business School, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in a vibrant French academic community.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (application & recommendations) | September 25, 2026 (invitation letter)
Funding Amounts: €2,800/month (~$3,225); 4–10 months; travel allowance (€1,200); free on-campus housing; up to 2 awards/year
Summary: Supports U.S. scholars to conduct research and/or teach at CY Cergy Paris Université or ESSEC Business School in France, fostering academic collaboration and cultural exchange.
Key Information: Invitation letter required; English sufficient; no dependent allowance; free housing included.
Description
This award provides U.S. scholars with the opportunity to conduct research or a combination of teaching and research at CY Cergy Paris Université and/or ESSEC Business School, located just outside Paris, France. Scholars collaborate with colleagues at these institutions and may engage with other members of the CY Alliance, which includes schools of art and architecture. The CY Initiative, recognized as a French Initiative of Excellence, brings together 26 research units with strengths in fields such as physics, mathematics, economics, computer science, heritage science, biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, humanities, geography, education, law, and political science.
Awardees are integrated into a vibrant academic community, benefit from regular conferences and networking opportunities, and are encouraged to engage with the host community through public talks, mentoring, and outreach. Scholars are hosted at CY Advanced Studies, the institute for advanced research at CY Initiative.
