MOPGA Fellowship 2027 Opens 60 Fully Funded Research Positions

MOPGA Fellowship 2027 in France | 60 Fully Funded Research Fellowships

The MOPGA Fellowship 2027 offers 60 fully funded research opportunities for international early-career researchers to conduct a 12-month research stay in France. The 10th edition of the Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) programme is expected to begin in September 2027, supporting research that addresses global climate and sustainability challenges.

The fellowship is funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the French Ministry for Higher Education, Research and Innovation, with Campus France responsible for implementation. Successful applicants receive French Government Scholarship holder status (Boursier du Gouvernement Français, BGF).

Fellowship Benefits

Selected researchers receive financial support to cover living expenses and other costs associated with their research stay in France.

The fellowship funding is provided directly to the selected researcher rather than to the host institution.

Eligibility Requirements

The MOPGA Fellowship 2027 is open to eligible international researchers who meet the programme's nationality, academic and mobility requirements.

Applicants must:

• Be non-French nationals.
• Have obtained their PhD within the five years preceding the application, with their doctoral thesis defended between December 2021 and December 2026, inclusive.
• Not have previously received a MOPGA fellowship.
• Not be residing and professionally active in France when applying.
• Not have resided in France for more than 90 days between 12 September and 12 December 2025.

The programme is designed to promote international scientific mobility to France. Applicants should review the official eligibility guidelines carefully before submitting their applications.

Research Areas and Programme Objectives

The MOPGA Fellowship supports research that contributes to France's commitment to the Paris Agreement and addresses major environmental and sustainability challenges discussed at the annual United Nations Climate Change Conferences (COP).

The programme identifies five broad research areas for eligible proposals. Innovative research approaches that use advanced technologies to address climate and sustainability issues are expected to receive particular consideration.

Researchers should ensure their proposed projects align with the programme's stated priorities and demonstrate the potential to contribute to scientific understanding and solutions to global environmental challenges.

Application Deadline and Timeline

Applications for the 2027 fellowship edition are scheduled to open in October 2026, with a submission deadline of 15 December 2026.

The application process is conducted online through the official Campus France application portal. Candidates may submit their applications in English or French.

Required documents include:

• A detailed research proposal prepared according to the programme's specified format and character limits.
• A curriculum vitae (CV), including publications, of no more than four pages.
• A PhD diploma or certificate confirming completion of the doctoral degree.
• A CV of the proposed French host supervisor, limited to two pages.
• A mandatory letter of support from the host supervisor, co-signed by the laboratory director.
• Up to three letters of recommendation.
• A valid passport or national identity document.

Applicants should prepare their documents early and confirm the latest submission instructions through Campus France.

Results and Fellowship Start Date

The selection results are expected to be announced between May and June 2027. Successful candidates are expected to undertake their 12-month research stays between September and December 2027, subject to the programme's arrangements.

Applicants should note that Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the fellowship's hosting organisation and cannot process applications. All applications must be submitted through the official application channel.

How to Apply for the MOPGA Fellowship 2027

Interested researchers should identify a suitable French host laboratory and supervisor, develop a research proposal aligned with the fellowship's priorities, gather the required supporting documents, and complete the online application through Campus France.

Application deadline: 15 December 2026.

Before applying, consult the official MOPGA and Campus France announcements to confirm the eligible research areas, host requirements, application dates, and full fellowship conditions.