Postdoctoral researchers based in France can apply for funding to support a two-month research stay in sinophone field sites through a mobility grant program offered by the Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme and the Centre d’études français sur la Chine contemporaine. The Atlas Programme aims to foster short-term postdoctoral mobility for scholars whose projects align with the scientific priorities of the Centre d’études français sur la Chine contemporaine.
Submit Applications Before February 2027
Applicants must submit their materials before 8 February 2027, at 17:00 Paris time. Successful candidates will undertake their two-month research stays between May and December 2027. The grant provides €1,500 per month to assist with transportation and living expenses during the fieldwork period. Exploratory fieldwork receives priority under the evaluation criteria.
Eligibility Criteria for the Atlas Programme
Candidates must reside in France and hold citizenship in a European Union country. Eligible scholars must have defended their PhD between 2021 and 2026. Research projects must focus on the humanities or social sciences within sinophone regions, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches and collaboration with local partners. Applicants need fluency in English, while proficiency in the local language of the fieldwork destination is appreciated.
Required Application Documents
Submissions must go through the online application platform on the Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme website. Candidates must upload a single PDF containing a research proposal of 10,000 to 20,000 characters, a signed motivation letter, a curriculum vitae of no more than two pages, a publication list, and a support letter from the director of the applicant’s affiliated research center. All documentation must be submitted in French.
Commonly Asked Questions About the Postdoctoral Grants
Who is eligible to apply for the Atlas Programme?
Postdoctoral researchers who reside in France, hold citizenship in an EU country, and defended their PhD between 2021 and 2026 can apply.
What financial support does the fellowship provide?
The grant provides €1,500 per month for a duration of two months to cover living and travel expenses.
What is the final date for submissions?
The application portal closes on 8 February 2027 at 17:00 Paris time.
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