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MOPGA 2026: VISITING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS

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Application Deadline: December 12th 2025

LOCATION: French

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. 

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.

ELIGIBILITY:

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) 

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

Applicants must submit their research project online at the following link: : https://campusfrance.smapply.io/prog/mopga-2026/ 

Be sure to consult the FAQ down below and download the application guide. 

BENEFIT:

The fellowships are awarded for a period of 12 months.

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).

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KEIRAN MCNAMARA WORLD HERITAGE PHD TOP-UP SCHOLARSHIP AT EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY

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Application Deadline:  16-10-2025

LOCATION: Australia

The Kieren McNamara World Heritage PhD Scholarship is offered as a supplementary scholarship to be held with the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) or other equivalent award. The Scholarship will assist eligible commencing PhD students to undertake research at one of the five Western Australian universities, and aims to advance knowledge and expertise relevant to the conservation and management of the natural values of World Heritage areas in Western Australia.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible to apply for a scholarship, an applicant must:

Have applied for PhD enrolment and primary scholarships at one of the five Western Australian universities and be commencing in 2026;

Be eligible to enroll full-time at a Western Australian university, or in exceptional circumstances and with the approval of the university, enroll as a part-time student;

Have a bachelor’s degree of First Class Honours standard or equivalent; and

Intend to undertake research relating to identifying, managing and the conservation of World Heritage areas in Western Australia.

All applicants for the Keiran McNamara World Heritage PhD Top Up Scholarships must contact potential supervisors before submitting their application.

Eligible students should apply through their intended university’s postgraduate scholarships round. Eligible candidates will be provided by each university after the allocation of RTP awards are shortlisted for consideration by the Selection Committee in mid-December.

For more information: Visit the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions website

Questions about this scholarship can be directed to enquiries@ecu.edu.au

BENEFIT:

The Kieren McNamara World Heritage provides $25,000 per annum, comprising:

A top-up stipend of $10,000 per annum; and

An allowance of $15,000 per annum for research expenses, including research-related travel.

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