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11179-FR

Grand Est Regional Award

France

Europe and Eurasia

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Award Details

Grant Activity

Conduct research in area of specialization in universities and research centers in the Grand Est region including the following cities: Strasbourg, Mulhouse, Reims, Metz, Nancy, Troyes, Châlons-en-Champagne, etc.

Grant Length

Three to 12 months

Grant Dates

Grants may begin any time after September 2021.

Locations

A university or research center in the Grand Est region: Strasbourg, Mulhouse, Reims, Metz, Nancy, Troyes, Châlons-en-Champagne, etc. Grantees are expected to reside in the region of the award.

Flex Option

Discipline Type

Applications are sought in all disciplines

Areas of Interest

While this award is open to any project in the disciplines listed above, there is interest in scholars who are in these particular specialty areas.

The region welcomes candidates in all disciplines (science and technology, life sciences and health, social sciences, and the humanities). Research projects that focus on the fields in which the region is especially strong are particularly appreciated: bioeconomy, health, energy transition and the environment, and artificial intelligence.

Award Requirements

Application Requirements

Invitation Requirement

A letter of invitation is required

Invitation Requirement Additional Information

Candidates having difficulty obtaining an affiliation may contact the Fulbright Commission for assistance: Charlotte Goodwin at cgoodwin@fulbright-france.org.

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.

Applicant Profile

Additional Qualification Information

Applicants at the postdoctoral level are welcome to apply.

Additional Information

Additional Comments

The new Grand Est region (made up of the former regions of Alsace, Champagne-Ardenne, and Lorraine) has a strategic position in the heart of Europe, sharing a border with four countries (Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and Switzerland). It is home to five universities, 35 engineering schools, six "competitiveness clusters," and a significant number of research centers. Its largest cities are Strasbourg, Mulhouse, Reims, Metz, Nancy, Troyes, and Châlons-en-Champagne.

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

Grand Est Regional Council

Universities:
-Université de Strasbourg
-Université de Haute-Alsace
-Université de Lorraine
-Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne
-Université de Technologie de Troyes

See also the program page on the Franco-American Fulbright Commission website.

Stipend & Benefits

Stipend

€2,400-€2,800 (approx. $2,600-$3,100) per month depending on the city of placement. 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

Research

Degree Requirements

Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) required

Candidate Profile

Academics, all levels including early career

Number of Grants

Up To 4

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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