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11177-FR

Fulbright-Tocqueville Distinguished Chair (All Disciplines)

France

Europe and Eurasia

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Grant Activity

The Fulbright-Tocqueville Distinguished Chair (All Disciplines) award aims to reinforce collaborative research between the United States and France in all fields of study. Grantees are invited as guest teachers and researchers at a French host university, where they have the opportunity to meet with French colleagues, to organize and participate in conferences, and to interact with French graduate and doctoral students in their area of expertise. Grantees will teach courses at the postgraduate and doctoral level, undertake research, and help organize and participate in conferences and seminars related to their area of expertise. We expect that grantees will show an interest in developing or strengthening long-lasting ties with the host institution.

Grant Length

Six months

Grant Dates

Grants may begin any time after September 2021.

Locations

French public universities, university consortia, and other French institutions of higher learning or any institution affiliated with the Conference of the University Presidents (CPU) or the Conference of Engineering Schools (CDEFI).

Flex Option

Discipline Type

Applications are sought in all disciplines

Special Features

Host institution may facilitate housing.

Award Requirements

Application Requirements

Invitation Requirement

A letter of invitation is required

Invitation Requirement Additional Information

In lieu of a letter of invitation, it is required that the potential host institution complete a "host institution invitation form" on behalf of the candidate. The form is available on the Franco-American Commission's website.

Language Proficiency Requirements

None, English is sufficient. However, feasibility of conducting the project must be demonstrated in the project statement

Additional Language Requirement

While French language fluency is not required, for proposed research projects that require language fluency, the candidate should also submit Part One (self-evaluation) of the Language Proficiency Report.

Teaching language is to be decided with the host institution.

Applicant Profile

Additional Qualification Information

Candidates should hold the rank of associate or full professor and have at least five years of teaching experience.

Additional Information

Additional Comments

The Fulbright-Tocqueville Distinguished Chair (All Disciplines) award was offered for the first time in 2005, marking the bicentennial of the birth of Alexis de Tocqueville, the notable French historian, politician, and author of "Democracy in America."

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 will be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities‎.

Helpful Links

Conference of University Presidents (CPU)
Conference of Engineering Schools (CDEFI)
Communautés d'universités et établissements

Information about higher education and research clusters in France

For further information, please contact Arnaud Roujou de Boubée, Executive Director of the Franco-American Commission (email: aroujou@fulbright-france.org, tel: 33.1.44.14.53.63).

Stipend & Benefits

Stipend

€6,500 (approx. $7,400) per month in Paris and from €6,100 (approx. $7,000) to €6,300 (approx. $7,200) depending on location outside of Paris. 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

International travel allowance provided for grantee only. All research scholars receive a travel allowance of €1,200 (approx. $1,300).

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.

Country/Area Overview

Summary

Approximately 20 Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar grants for research, teaching or a combination of the two in a wide range of fields.

This includes:
• Six grants for three to six months in any discipline
• One post-doctoral opportunity through the junior research/early career award with l'École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS)
• One grant in French Studies for three to six months
• Six to seven grants for research in our partner regions: Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Grand Est, Hauts-de-France
• Two one-semester Fulbright-Tocqueville Distinguished Chair grants
• One to two grants in migration studies at IMéRA -Institut d'Etudes Avancées Aix Marseille Université (Institute for Advanced Study of Aix-Marseille University)
• Two grants for research and/or teaching at CY Cergy Paris University

In addition, up to 12 International Education Administrators Seminar grants are offered.

Overview

Proposals for research projects will be evaluated not only for their scholarly, artistic or professional excellence, but also for their potential to increase mutual understanding and create future collaborations between France and the United States.

Candidates interested in applying can visit the Franco-American Commission's website. For more detailed information, contact Charlotte Goodwin, Head of the American Section at the Franco-American Fulbright Commission, at cgoodwin@fulbright-france.org.

Application Deadline

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Activity

Teaching/Research

Degree Requirements

Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) required

Candidate Profile

Distinguished Chair

Number of Grants

Program Staff

Aferdita Krasniqi

For U.S. Scholar Core Program

Phone:

212-984-5326

Email:

EuropeEurasia@iie.org

Sarah Causer

For U.S.-France IEA

Phone:

202-686-6232

Email:

IEA@iie.org

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