Apply to the new FIAS call for applications for the 2026-2027 academic year! 28 fellowship positions are available in 7 Institutes for Advanced Study in France!
FIAS-FP is an international mobility programme that offers high-level scientific residencies in the seven IAS of Aix-Marseille, Cergy, Loire Valley (Orléans-Tours), Lyon, Montpellier, Nantes, and Paris. The standard duration of the residential fellowship is of 10 months over an academic year i.e. from September through June.
FIAS fellows will be free to organise their own research, while benefiting from the support and favourable scientific environment offered by Iméra, characterised by a multidisciplinary promotion of fellows and a close relationship with local research centres and laboratories.
The French Institutes for Advanced Study Fellowship Programme offers 10-month
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.
For the 2026-2027 academic year, FIAS offers 28 fellowship positions: 7 in Aix Marseille, 3 in Cergy, 2 in Loire Valley (Orléans-Tours), 3 in Lyon, 2 in Montpellier, 4 in Nantes and 7 in Paris. 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.
Program Benefits & Awards
All IAS have agreed on common standards, including the provision of a living allowance (2,200€ per month), social security coverage, accommodation, a research and training budget, plus coverage of travel expenses.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online where you will find detailed information regarding the content of the application, eligibility criteria and selection procedure.
Entry Fee
Free
Location
France
Timeline
The Application deadline is July 16th, 2025 – 6:00 pm (Paris, France time).
Website link: https://www.fias-fp.eu/
