FRENCH INSTITUTES FOR ADVANCED STUDY (FIAS)
French Institutes for Advanced Study (FIAS) Fellowship
full · phd
- EUR 2,700 / monthNet living allowance
- 10 monthsFellowship duration
- 6 host institutesAcross France
- ~40 awardsPer cycle
- EUR 2,500 / yearResearch and training budget
- Accommodation + travelCoverage scope
At a glance
full
Funding
€30k
Max amount
Mar 31, 2027
Deadline
Open to applicants worldwide (subject to the MSCA mobility rule)
Country
French Institutes for Advanced Study (FIAS)
Provider
The French Institutes for Advanced Study (FIAS) Fellowship offers 10-month residential fellowships at 6 institutes located in Aix-Marseille, the Loire Valley, Lyon, Montpellier, Nantes, and Paris. The programme is aimed at international scholars and scientists working mainly in the social sciences and humanities (SSH). It is fully funded: fellows receive a net living allowance of EUR 2,700 per month, accommodation or relocation support, social security coverage, and an individual research and training budget of EUR 2,500 per year, plus travel for one round trip from the home country. Over a 10-month tenure the living allowance alone totals about EUR 27,000 (est.). The programme advertises around 40 awards across the institutes per cycle. Eligibility requires a doctoral degree plus at least 2 years of full-time research experience after the PhD, or a master's plus 6 years of full-time research; PhD training years do not count toward this experience. Applicants must also meet the transnational MSCA mobility rule, having spent no more than 12 months in France during the 3 years before the deadline. Applications must be in English and submitted in full through the FIAS platform. Because the allowance, the number of awards, and the closing date are reset each cycle, confirm the current-cycle figures and the 2026/2027 deadline on the official FIAS page before you apply.
What's covered
- Monthly living allowance — A net living allowance of EUR 2,700 per month for the 10-month fellowship, totalling about ~EUR 27,000 (est.).
- Accommodation support — Accommodation assistance or relocation support to help fellows settle at the host institute.
- Research and training budget — An individual research and training budget of EUR 2,500 per year to fund research and professional development.
- Travel — Coverage of travel expenses for one round trip from the fellow's home country to the host institute.
- Social security — Adequate social security coverage for the fellow throughout the tenure.
- Research environment — Individual offices, special access to university research libraries, IT services, and collaborative spaces at the host institute.
How to apply
Applications are made exclusively online through the FIAS website during the annual call, before the deadline.
- Create a user account — Register on the FIAS website using the account link in the upper right corner of the homepage.
- Choose your host institutes — Review the 6 institutes and indicate your preferences in line with your research and the call rules.
- Prepare your research project — Write your research project in English, respecting the maximum length, and explain how it fits the host institute.
- Complete the online application — Fill in the online form with your academic background, experience, and mobility details, and upload all required documents.
- Submit before the deadline — Submit the complete application before the closing date; incomplete or late submissions are rejected.
Eligibility
QualificationA doctoral degree plus at least 2 years of full-time research experience after the PhD, or a master's degree plus 6 years of full-time research experience (PhD training years excluded).
DisciplinePrimarily social sciences and humanities, though all SSH disciplines are welcome.
Mobility ruleCompliance with the transnational MSCA rule: no more than 12 months of residence or main activity in France during the 3 years before the deadline.
NationalityOpen to researchers of all nationalities, including domestic and international candidates who meet the mobility rule.
LanguageApplications must be submitted entirely in English; partly non-English applications are rejected.
Incomplete, late, or over-length applications are not considered. The 6 host institutes are in Aix-Marseille, the Loire Valley, Lyon, Montpellier, Nantes, and Paris.
Eligible countries
Open to applicants worldwide (subject to the MSCA mobility rule)
Deadlines
2026/2027 fellowship cycle~31 March 2026 (est.)
Selection
Applications are assessed through international peer review on the quality and originality of the research project, the candidate's track record and experience, and the fit with the host institute. Shortlisted projects are evaluated by scientific committees, and around 40 fellowships are awarded across the 6 institutes on merit, subject to compliance with the eligibility and mobility rules.
Verified sources
- French Institutes for Advanced Study (official)fias-fp.euofficial
About the provider
The French Institutes for Advanced Study (FIAS) is a network of institutes for advanced study across France, in Aix-Marseille, the Loire Valley, Lyon, Montpellier, Nantes, and Paris. The institutes host international researchers, primarily in the social sciences and humanities, for residential fellowships supported by French and European funding.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What does the FIAS Fellowship offer?
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It offers 10-month residential fellowships at 6 French Institutes for Advanced Study in Aix-Marseille, the Loire Valley, Lyon, Montpellier, Nantes, and Paris.
Which fields are eligible?
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The fellowship is open to all disciplines within the social sciences and humanities (SSH).
How much is the living allowance?
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Fellows receive a net living allowance of EUR 2,700 per month, totalling about EUR 27,000 (est.) over the 10-month tenure.
How long does the fellowship last?
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Each fellowship lasts 10 months at the chosen host institute.
How many awards are available?
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The programme advertises around 40 awards across the 6 institutes per cycle. Confirm the current number on the official call.
What qualifications do I need?
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You need a doctoral degree plus at least 2 years of full-time research experience after the PhD, or a master's plus 6 years of full-time research; PhD training years do not count.
What is the MSCA mobility rule?
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You must not have resided or had your main activity in France for more than 12 months during the 3 years immediately before the application deadline.
Is there a research budget?
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Yes. Each fellow receives an individual research and training budget of EUR 2,500 per year on top of the living allowance.
Are travel and accommodation covered?
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Yes. The fellowship covers one round trip from your home country plus accommodation assistance or relocation support and social security.
In what language do I apply?
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Applications must be submitted entirely in English; applications that are even partly in another language are not considered.
When is the deadline?
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The call usually closes in spring; the 2026 deadline is expected around ~31 March 2026 (est.). Confirm the exact date on the official FIAS page.
How are fellows selected?
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Applications go through international peer review on project quality, the candidate's experience, and fit with the host institute, with about 40 fellowships awarded on merit.