Sciences Po Paris Visiting Fellowship
For visiting faculty from the United States
Sciences Po is calling for outstanding applications for visiting faculty from the United States.
Two visiting faculty positions will be open in the social sciences or humanities, for one full semester during the academic year 2026-2027.
Sciences Po is an international research university, both selective and open to the world, ranking among the finest institutions in the fields of humanities and social sciences. According to the 2025 QS Rankings by subject, Sciences Po is among the top four international universities around the world for studying politics and remains the leading university in the European Union in this
discipline.
Sciences Po stands out for combining approaches and confronting different worldviews. This tradition of diversity and multidisciplinary approach makes Sciences Po a reputed player in academic research through its scientific production, an internationally recognized teaching university and an active participant in public debate, a forum where thought meets action.
Detailed information about our research units can be found on our website.
CONDITIONS
Visiting faculty will receive a net monthly stipend of 4,000 euros (from which income taxes will be deducted).
Visiting faculty are expected to teach one full course (usually 12 x 2 hour sessions) over the semester. They are also expected to contribute actively to the research community they will join, and to deliver at least one academic lecture or seminar presentation during their stay.
Visiting faculty will be given access to an office space on campus, to the Sciences Po library and other University facilities, and to the research activity and events program for the relevant Department.
APPLICATION
Applicants must be current full-time permanent faculty members of their home university in the United States.
Application materials include the following documents and must be submitted in English:
- A statement of interest for the position, including research project to be undertaken at Sciences Po and specificities (ex: provisional dates of stay)
- A proposed course to be taught in French or in English, and a two-page, session-by-session description of each course’s content, for the Undergraduate College of Sciences Po or one of Sciences Po’s graduate schools.
- A full CV, including list of publications
- A letter of invitation from the head of the Sciences Po research unit sponsoring the visit to Sciences Po
- A letter of support from the relevant head of department or dean of the applicant’s home institution confirming their agreement for this one-semester residence at Sciences Po
Applications should be submitted by email to mathilde.lecler@sciencespo.fr
Sciences Po is a bilingual university (French & English), French is therefore not required for application to this position, but one of the two languages is essential.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
November 7, 2025
Important notice: Please note that you should contact the relevant Department/Research Centre at least one month prior the deadline for applications to secure a letter of invitation in due time.
A selection committee, with representatives from the Sciences Po Research division, Academic Affairs Division and International Affairs Division will meet in December 2025, and decisions will be communicated to applicants by Sciences Po in January 2026.
CONTACT & INFORMATION
Program general conditions:
Mrs. Mathilde Lecler, Office of International Affairs: mathilde.lecler@sciencespo.fr
For information about research units:
Mr. Vincent Morandi, Secretary General of the Research Division: vincent.morandi@sciencespo.fr
