Launched in 2018, the Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) initiative continues to attract interest from the international scientific community and an ever-growing number of talented individuals wishing to contribute to research on major environmental and climate issues.
Recognized by French laboratories and research institutions, MOPGA is an emblematic postdoctoral mobility program in France and one of the flagship grant programs of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE).
This ninth call for applications, funded by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE), in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR) and implemented by Campus France, will welcome international early career researchers wishing to conduct a research project in France, thereby promoting their collaboration with leading French research institutions.
Five major research areas are eligible:
- Earth system sciences
- Climate change cciences and sustainability science
- Energy transition
- Societal challenges related to environmental issues
- Human, animal, and environmental health as defined within the One Health approach*
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MOPGA 2026: Visiting Fellowship Program
Aim and Benefits of MOPGA 2026: Visiting Fellowship Program
Each fellowship includes (exclusively):
- a monthly allowance of €2,500;
- a one-time installation grant of €500;
- health coverage: health insurance, civil liability, and repatriation assistance (followed by complementary health coverage once affiliation to the French social security system is completed).
Requirements for MOPGA 2026: Visiting Fellowship Program Qualification
Individuals fitting the following criteria are eligible to apply:
- Applicants who do NOT hold French citizenship
- Foreign researchers holding a doctoral degree for less than 5 years (must have passed their thesis defense between December 2020 and December 2025)
- Foreign researchers who have not resided in France between Sept. 12th, 2025 and Dec. 12th, 2025 (more than 90 days)
Interview date, Process and Venue for MOPGA 2026: Visiting Fellowship Program
In line with the ambitions and requirements of the call for applications, the selection process will take place in two phases.
First, scientific experts appointed by the MESR in the relevant fields will evaluate the submitted applications.
The application must include the following elements:
- Research Project Title;
- Keywords (6);
- Abstract of the Research Project (max. 2,000 characters);
- Context and motivation (max. 2,000 characters);
- Scientific Objectives (max. 2,000 characters);
- Methodology and Timeline (max. 4,500 characters);
- Positioning of the project in relation to the MOPGA initiative (max. 2,000 characters);
- International collaboration and/or expected impact for the applicant’s country of origin or residence (max. 2,000 characters).
The application may be written in English or French.
Documents Required for Application
Applicants must provide the following documents:
- CV with list of publications ( max. 4 pages)
- PhD Diploma (or completion certificate)
- CV of the scientific advisor at the host laboratory (max. 2 pages)
- Letter of support from the scientific advisor, co-signed by the laboratory director or accompanied by a letter of commitment from the latter, certifying the availability of the scientific environment and resources necessary for the successful completion of the research project, as well as alignment with the laboratory’s objectives
- Up to 3 letters of recommendation
- Passport or proof of ID
Check also:
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC 2027
Chevening Scholarship 2027
Application Deadline
December 12, 2025How to Apply
For more details, visit MOPGA 2026: Visiting Fellowship Program webpage
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