Fulbright Postdoctoral Award in the Social Sciences: EHESS (Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales - School for Advanced Studies in Social Sciences)
Supports early-career U.S. scholars to conduct independent, interdisciplinary social sciences research at EHESS in Paris, fostering global academic collaboration.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application submission deadline | September 15, 2026: Recommender letters deadline | September 25, 2026: Invitation letter submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Approximately $2,500/month (before taxes) for 9–12 months, plus €1,200 (~$1,380) travel allowance; no dependent support.
Summary: Supports early-career U.S. scholars to conduct independent social sciences research at EHESS in Paris, fostering international and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Key Information: Requires PhD by June 2027, U.S. citizenship, and invitation from EHESS host; English is sufficient.
Description
This prestigious award provides early-career U.S. scholars with the opportunity to conduct independent research in the social sciences at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) in Paris, France. EHESS is renowned for its interdisciplinary and innovative approach, bringing together over 800 scholars across fields such as anthropology, history, economics, sociology, linguistics, philosophy, mathematics, and more. The awardee will join a vibrant international academic community, participate in seminar series, and engage in cross-disciplinary collaboration, while deepening international scientific ties and contributing to the advancement of global social science research.
