Postdoctoral Researchers in France Eligible for €3,000 Sinophone Fieldwork Grants
Postdoctoral researchers based in France have until February 8, 2027, to apply for mobility grants providing €1,500 per month for two-month research stays in Chinese-speaking regions, [www2.fundsforngos.org] reported.
The Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme (FMSH) and the Centre d’études français sur la Chine contemporaine (CEFC) opened the call under the Atlas Programme. The funding aims to support scholars whose projects align with CEFC’s scientific policy while fostering collaboration with partners in sinophone field sites.
Funding Structure and Program Eligibility Requirements
Selected researchers receive a total of €3,000 distributed across a two-month stay scheduled between May and December 2027. The financial assistance covers transportation and living expenses during the fieldwork period.
Applicants must reside in France, hold citizenship in a European Union country, and have defended their PhD between 2021 and 2026. Eligible fields are restricted to the humanities and social sciences, with priority given to exploratory fieldwork in Chinese-speaking worlds. Candidates need fluency in English, while proficiency in the local fieldwork language is appreciated.
Application Deadlines and Required Documentation
Applicants must submit their dossiers in French through the online application platform before 17:00 Paris time on February 8, 2027. Incomplete applications or those submitted incorrectly will not be considered.
The required dossier must be uploaded as a single PDF and include:
* A research proposal ranging from 10,000 to 20,000 characters
* A signed motivation letter
* A curriculum vitae limited to a maximum of two pages
* A complete list of publications
* A letter from the director of the applicant’s affiliated research center
Questions About the Atlas Programme Fellowships
What is the monthly stipend provided by the FMSH and CEFC grant?
The mobility grant provides €1,500 per month for the duration of the two-month fellowship, totaling €3,000 to cover travel and living costs.
When must the two-month research stay be completed?
Successful applicants must carry out their fieldwork in sinophone regions within the period spanning from May to December 2027.
Who should candidates contact for further inquiries about the application?
Applicants with technical or procedural questions can reach out directly via email to atlas@msh-paris.fr.
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