MOPGA Fellowship – Make Our Planet Great Again (Campus France)

The MOPGA Fellowship is a fully funded, highly competitive international research program initiated by the French government to support early-career researchers working on climate change and environmental issues. Hosted in France, the program aims to strengthen global scientific contributions aligned with the Paris Agreement while fostering collaboration with leading French research institutions.

What’s Offered

• A fully funded 12-month research fellowship in France
• Monthly stipend of approximately €2,500 to cover living expenses
• One-time installation grant (~€500) upon arrival
• Comprehensive health insurance and social coverage
• Opportunity to collaborate with top French research institutions and laboratories
• Access to a global network of researchers working on climate and sustainability challenges

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to early-career researchers worldwide (non-French nationals)
• Must have obtained a PhD within the last 5 years
• Applicants must not have resided in France for more than 90 days during the specified eligibility period
• Strong research proposal aligned with environmental and climate-related themes
• Ability to collaborate with a host institution in France

Program Structure

• 12-month research stay in France, starting between September–December 2026
• Fellows conduct an independent research project hosted by a French laboratory
• Collaboration with academic supervisors and research teams
• Focus on producing impactful research addressing global environmental challenges
• Structured under the French Government Scholarship framework

Focus Area

Research must align with one of the following priority themes:

• Earth system sciences
• Climate change and sustainability
• Energy transition
• Environmental societal challenges
• One Health (human, animal, and environmental health)

Deadline

• December 12, 2025 (23:59 CET)