MOPGA Visiting Fellowship 2026 for Researchers

France has opened applications for the MOPGA Visiting Fellowship 2026, inviting talented early-career researchers from around the world to contribute to projects centred on climate change, sustainability, and environmental science.

Now in its ninth edition, the Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) programme supports research efforts that address the global challenges linked to the planet’s health and resilience. The initiative continues to strengthen France’s leadership in climate action and international collaboration.

About the MOPGA Visiting Fellowship

The MOPGA Visiting Fellowship offers selected researchers the opportunity to carry out high-level studies in France for up to one year. The fellowship supports projects that explore scientific solutions to issues such as energy transition, biodiversity, and public health in the context of environmental change.

Eligible Research Areas

• Earth System Sciences
• Climate Change and Sustainability
• Energy Transition
• Societal Challenges
• One Health (human, animal, and environmental health)

Who Can Apply for the MOPGA Visiting Fellowship

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a non-French researcher with a PhD defended between December 2020 and December 2025.
• Must not have lived in France for more than 90 days between September and December 2025.

This fellowship is designed for researchers who wish to collaborate with French institutions and contribute to global scientific progress through applied research.

Application Dates and Process

• Applications Open: 12 September 2025
• Deadline: 12 December 2025

Interested applicants can apply directly via the Campus France application portal. For enquiries, candidates can reach out to mopga@campusfrance.org.

Closing Note on the MOPGA Visiting Fellowship

The MOPGA Visiting Fellowship continues to promote sustainable research partnerships and empower scientists addressing global environmental and societal issues. Eligible researchers are encouraged to apply early and take part in this international opportunity to contribute meaningfully to climate action.