Fulbright Program France┋Nouvelle-Aquitaine Regional Award
APPLICATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
SCHOLARS SELECTED FOR THIS AWARD WILL BE REQUIRED TO:
Conduct a research project of the applicant’s choosing
In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation. To support this mission, Fulbright Scholars may be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities.
- DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) required
- NUMBER OF RECIPIENTS: Exactly 2
- AWARD START PERIOD: September 2023 - May 2024
- AWARD LENGTH: 3 months - 9 months
- DISCIPLINES: Projects are sought in all disciplines
Award Details
Award Activity
Conduct research at any university or research center in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Major cities include: Bordeaux, Poitiers, La Rochelle, Limoges, and Pau.
With 208,000 people studying in the region – about half of whom are in Bordeaux – Nouvelle-Aquitaine is especially an exciting place to be for research! World renowned for its wine, Bordeaux is also famous for the quality and number of its public institutions of higher education and research. The region boasts six universities representing 128,000 students. Nouvelle-Aquitaine is home to the major public research institutions, and out-performs the national average public scientific output by 5% (and over 7% in chemistry and applied biology-ecology).
Locations Detail
Universities or research centers in the French region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
For a map and basic information about the region in English, see the following site. Grantees are expected to reside in Nouvelle-Aquitaine for the duration of the award.
Nouvelle-Aquitaine is a very popular destination thanks to its beautiful vineyards, beaches, mountains, and cultural attractions (including prehistoric sites, medieval architecture, and picturesque villages).
Areas of Interest
Nouvelle-Aquitaine welcomes candidates in all fields, preferably in the following areas in which the regional research teams are especially strong: Energy Efficiency, Storage and Use; Materials Performance and Advanced Processing; Lasers, Photonics and Optoelectronics; Quantum Sciences and Technologies; Neuroscience and Bioimaging; Immune Response to Microbial Pathogens; Biodiversity, Coastal and Ecosystems Evolution, Biogeochemistry, and Aquatic Ecotoxicology; Archaeology; African Studies; Computer Networks and Innovative Data Management; Chemistry for Health Sciences and Agricultural Raw Materials; Applied Mathematics and Modeling.
Award Requirements
Citizenship/Residency Requirement
Applicants residing in the award country at the time of application or thereafter are not eligible to apply for this award.
Permanent residents of the award country are not eligible to apply for this award.
Invitation Requirement
A letter of invitation is required.
Language Proficiency Requirements
None, English is sufficient. However, feasibility of conducting the project must be demonstrated in the project statement.
Award Benefits
Award Allowances
€3,000 (approx. $3,300) per month. There is no allocation for accompanying dependents. Applicants are responsible for finding their own housing, although some host institutions may facilitate the process. The Euraxess network can also help with housing and local logistics.
Estimated Travel and Relocation Allowance for Grantee
International travel allowance provided for grantee only. All research scholars receive a travel allowance of €1,200 (approx. $1,300).
Estimated Cost of Living
The average monthly rent for a studio apartment in Bordeaux is 569 euros (approximately $641). A public transportation pass costs 50.30 euros per month (approximately $56).
Special Award Benefits
Visa fees will be waived for Fulbright grantees and their accompanying dependents. The Fulbright Commission will provide support and guidance for the visa process.
Final grant amounts will be determined prior to the start of the academic year and are subject to the availability of funds. The United States Department of State and the Fulbright Commission in the host country reserve the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances.
