French Institutes for Advanced Study – 2026 FIAS Fellowship Program in France
The French Institutes for Advanced Study Fellowship Programme offers 10 months fellowships at the seven Institutes of Aix-Marseille, Cergy, Loire Valley (Orléans-Tours), Lyon, Montpellier, Nantes and Paris.
It welcomes applications from high-level international scholars and scientists to develop their innovative research projects in France.
Available positions for the 2026-2027 academic year:
- Aix-Marseille: 7
- Cergy: 3
- Loire Valley (Orléans-Tours): 2
- Lyon: 3
- Montpellier: 2
- Nantes: 4
- Paris: 7
The FIAS Fellowhip Programme is open to all disciplines in the Social Sciences and the Humanities (SSH) and to all other research fields interfacing with the SSH.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the webpages of the host Institutes for Advanced Study (IAS) to learn more about their specific scientific priorities, areas of focus, and institutional partners, as these should be carefully considered before applying.
FIAS Fellows will benefit from the support and stimulating scientific environment offered by the IAS, characterized by a multidisciplinary cohort of fellows and strong connections to local research centers and laboratories.
They will be free to organize their work and conduct research according to their own priorities and interests.
2026 FIAS Fellowship Program SummaryÂ
- Type: Fellowship
- Country to study: France
- Participating Institutions: Seven French Institutes
- Duration: 10 Months
- Eligible Countries: All
- Benefits: Travel Expense to/from France, Accommodation, Living Allowance of €2,200/month, Paid leave, Social security coverage and lots more.
- Deadline: 16th July, 2025
2026 FIAS Fellowship Program RequirementsÂ
- FIAS welcomes candidates from all countries.
- FIAS awards fellowships to outstanding researchers at all career levels, from postdoctoral to senior scientists.
- Minimum Requirement: A PhD plus two years of research experience after obtaining the PhD. (PhD training time is not counted.)
- Mobility Rule: Applicants must not have resided or primarily worked in France for more than 12 months within the three years immediately preceding the application deadline.
The Program Covers:
- Travel Expense to/from France
- Accommodation
- Net Living Allowance: €2,200/month
- Work contracts or paid leave
- Adequate social security coverage
- Individual research and training budget: €2,500/year
- Individual offices, library access, IT, and collective spaces
- Skills training opportunities
Application Documents
- Online Application Form
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of PhD diploma
- Detailed research proposal
- Selection of three to five key publications
- Optional: Up to two letters of recommendation
Timelines for the 2026 FIAS Fellowship Program
- May 29, 2025: Opening of the application platform
- July 16, 2025, 6:00 pm (Paris, France time): Deadline for applications
- July 2025: Eligibility Check
- August-November 2025: Double peer review process
- December 2025: Preselection by the FIAS Selection Committee (communication of preselection results, December 2025)
- January – March 2026: Selection of fellows by IAS Scientific Advisory Boards
- March 2026: Communication of results
Deadline: July 16, 2025
