Deadline: 21 March 2025
The House of Human Sciences Foundation is inviting foreign scientists from all continents for a period of four to six weeks in order to support their work in the field of social sciences and humanities in France, as well as the creation of international research networks and contacts with local researchers.
Funding Information
- A monthly allowance of €3,400 is awarded for transport and living expenses. In addition, FMSH provides support for visa applications and logistics (accommodation and access to libraries).
Eligibility Criteria
- The program is intended exclusively for holders of university professorships or equivalent positions in higher education and research institutions.
- Candidates must be under 65 years of age at the time of their stay.
- Priority is given to projects requiring fieldwork (surveys, work in libraries or archives, etc.) in France.
- Mobilities to all research centers in France are eligible.
Ineligibility Criteria
- Any application for the exclusive purpose of writing an article or a book will not be considered.
Evaluation Criteria
- The projects will be evaluated with regard to the following elements:
- The scientific quality of the project and the method developed
- The need to come to France to work on the planned project
- The feasibility of the project during the 4/6 weeks stay in France.
Application Requirements
- A curriculum vitae of 4 pages maximum (including date of birth)
- A list of scientific publications
- A 4-5 pages research project with proposed dates of stay in France and a bibliography
- A detailed work plan including the contacts to be made in France, archives and libraries to be consulted, stages of the survey to be undertaken, etc
- A letter of support from a research laboratory in France confirming the applicant has been offered a place during his/her stay.
For more information, visit House of Human Sciences Foundation.
