Fulbright-Iméra Mediterranean Studies Award (Aix Marseille University)
The Fulbright Iméra Mediterranean Studies Award funds U.S. scholars to conduct interdisciplinary Mediterranean research at Aix-Marseille University’s Iméra Institute in France with collaborative and community engagement opportunities.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application deadline | September 15, 2026: Recommendation letters deadline | September 25, 2026: Invitation letter deadline
Funding Amounts: €2,400/month (approx. $2,600/month) stipend + €1,200 travel allowance + fully covered housing for scholar and family; award duration 5 or 10 months.
Summary: Supports U.S. scholars to conduct interdisciplinary research on Mediterranean studies at Aix Marseille University’s Iméra Institute in France, with housing and collaborative opportunities included.
Key Information: PhD or terminal degree and U.S. citizenship required; applicants must be affiliated with a U.S. higher education institution.
Description
This award enables U.S. scholars to undertake research in any discipline relating to Mediterranean studies at the Institute for Advanced Studies (Iméra) of Aix-Marseille University in Marseille, France. Iméra offers a vibrant interdisciplinary environment, access to extensive archival and research resources, and opportunities for collaboration with local researchers. Scholars are expected to engage with the host community through public talks, mentoring, and participation in seminars and community-building activities. Projects that are interdisciplinary, original, and collaborative, and that connect with Iméra’s Mediterranean research priorities, are especially encouraged.
