Come to France

The Université Clermont Auvergne - Excellency Chair Programme is looking for a postdoctoral research fellow. The CERDI can host the selected candidate.

The IRC2D supports multidisciplinary research projects on natural disasters and sustainable development, including research projects conducted at the CERDI on the socio-economic consequences of natural catastrophes. Our team focuses on the study of volcanic eruptions in developing countries, as well as vulnerability and resilience.

Conduct policy-oriented research that addresses topics of common importance for the US-EU relationship and/or EU affairs and that is tenable in one, two, or three EU Member States. 

One American scholar will be selected for the Fulbright-Schuman Innovation Award, designed to support research at the intersection of policy and technology that can improve the transatlantic understanding of issues at the heart of the US-EU relationship. The 2027-28 Innovation Award will give preference to proposals focused on the EU or US-EU approaches to innovative technologies and business models and their integration with new and existing policies and regulations. Successful proposals should address research topics focusing on the intersection of technological innovation and policy.

For American scholars and professionals

Number of grants: 5 per year

Disciplines: For the complete list, see the list under "Program Description"

2-6 weeks in France, with the possibility of two shorter stays

Grant: international transportation costs, $200 per diem, room and partial board, insurance

The university welcomes candidates in all disciplines. 

Up to 2 grants will be awarded. 

3 months - 6 months in the Université Grenoble Alpes

Award start period : September 2027 - May 2028

Fulbright-Université Grenoble Alpes Award

The university welcomes scholars in all disciplines, but projects should preferably relate to one of the following key themes: food safety, the environment, human health. 

Exactly 1 grant awarded 

3 months - 10 months at the Université de Montpellier

Award start period : September 2027 - May 2028

Founded in 1220, the University of Montpellier is located in and around the city of Montpellier, a few miles from the Mediterranean Sea. 

The Normandy Region welcomes candidates in all fields, with a preference for projects that focus on the following fields that are part of its specialization strategy: