Postdoctoral Fellowship for Researchers in Belarus, Moldova and Russia

This research stay is designed to enable researchers to conduct research studies in France: field enquiries, library and archives work.

This call is part of the Atlas short-term postdoctoral mobility programme offered by the FMSH and its partners.

Funding Information

• Laureates will receive a monthly stipend of 1700€. This financial contribution is intended to cover expenditures such as transport, accommodation, living and insurance costs.
• Besides, the FMSH provides support for visa and logistical support to organise the stay (possibility to have a workspace, letter to access libraries).

Researcher’s Obligations

• At the end of their stay, laureates will have to provide the FMSH with a report presenting the work done during their stay and the benefits for their research project.

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: This program is open to researchers originating from Belarus, Moldova or Russia (nationality is a requirement) and affiliated with an institution of higher education and research or a public or private research institute based in one of these countries.
• Educational Degree: Applicants must have obtained their PhD doctorate (“Kandidat” thesis) and presented their thesis from 2018.
• Theme: Applicants must be involved in research in the social sciences and humanities.
• French host institution: Before submitting their application, applicants will have to find a French research institution to host them for the time of their stay. Applicants will have to provide a letter from the hosting institution addressed to the FMSH expressing the institution’s willingness to host the applicant during the time of fellowship and explaining the work conditions offered.

For more information, visit Fondation Maison des sciences de l’homme.