Fulbright Research Grants to France: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
2020-2021
Application deadline: September 16, 2019
For further information: www.fulbright-france.org
Bordeaux Poitiers Limoges Pau La Rochelle U.S. Scholars
Fulbright Research Scholar Grants to France: Nouvelle- Aquitaine
This grant is intended for researchers in all disciplines to conduct projects in the
Nouvelle-Aquitaine welcomes candidates in all fields, preferably in the following areas in which the regional research teams are especially strong: analytical chemistry, materials chemistry, green/sustainable ELIGIBLE FIELDS chemistry, subsoil energy, photonics, biomedical research and technology, environmental sciences, information sciences, archaeology, economics and management, materials physics, and aeronautics.
NUMBER OF AWARDS Up to 4
LENGTH OF AWARDS 3-9 months
BENEFITS (MAINTENANCE 2400€-2800€ per month, plus a 1200€ travel allowance AND TRAVEL)
The American applicant directly submits an application to the Institute of International Education (IIE) once he or she has obtained the support of HOW TO APPLY a French host institution. Applicants must apply through IIE’s website at https://www.cies.org/program/fulbright-us-scholar-program#qt-program
DEADLINE September 16, 2019
With 200,000 people studying in the region -- about half of whom are in Bordeaux -- Nouvelle-Aquitaine is an exciting place to be for research! World renowned for its wine, Bordeaux is also famous for the quality ABOUT NOUVELLE- and number of its public institutions of higher education and research. The region boasts six universities -- in Bordeaux, Poitiers, Limoges, AQUITAINE Pau, and La Rochelle -- representing 125,000 students. Nouvelle- Aquitaine is home to the main public research institutions, and outperforms the national average public scientific output by 5% (and over 7% in chemistry and applied biology-ecology).
French language ability should be commensurate with the requirements FRENCH LANGUAGE of the project. Many host institutions offer language courses. PROFICIENCY Candidates who intend to improve their French language skills are preferred.
IIE’s award announcement and application: https://awards.cies.org/ content/nouvelle-aquitaine-regional-award-1 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Fulbright Commission grant page: http://fulbright-france.org/en/fulbright- grants-us-citizens/us-scholar-program/regional-programs/nouvelle- aquitaine At the Franco-American Commission: Charlotte Goodwin, Imène Ahmed, [email protected] CONTACTS Charlotte Goodwin, [email protected] At IIE: [email protected]