To prepare your application and find out everything you need to know about the hosting conditions, please read the attached PDF document and the information on the research programme(s) to which the residency you are interested in is attached (accessible via the search tool in the “Residencies” section).

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Any interested scholar may apply for only one position among those offered above.

Applicants who are former Iméra residents may reapply at least 5 years after their initial research stay.

10 months (September 2027 - June 2028)
5 months (September 2027 - January 2028 or February - June 2028)

Publication of selection results: early February 2027

Participating in an intercultural, international and interdisciplinary context;

Immersing oneself in a multilingual environment; 

Experimenting with new forms of collective intelligence; 

Networking opportunities with other fellows, the Aix Marseille research community, and partners...

An active knowledge of French and/or English (written and spoken) is essential. Linguistic skills in both languages are desirable due to the bilingual context at Iméra;

Committing to participating in the weekly Community-Building Seminar, one of Iméra’s central activities, and other scheduled activites;

Identifying key local resources related to the research theme and outline the envisioned modes of collaboration.

The French Institutes for Advanced Study Fellowship Programme offers 10-month fellowships at the seven Institutes of Aix Marseille, Cergy, Loire Valley (Orléans-Tours), Lyon, Montpellier, Nantes and Paris. It welcomes applications from high-level international scholars and scientists to develop their innovative research projects in France.

For the 2027-2028 academic year, FIAS offers 29 fellowship positions: 

• Aix Marseille (7)
• Cergy (3)
• Loire Valley Orléans-Tours (2)
• Lyon (3)
• Montpellier (2)
• Nantes (4)
• Paris (8)

The FIAS Fellowhip Programme is open to all disciplines in the Social Sciences and the Humanities (SSH) and to all other research fields interfacing with the SSH. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the webpages of the host Institutes for Advanced Study (IAS) to learn more about their specific scientific priorities, areas of focus, and institutional partners, as these should be carefully considered before applying. 

FIAS fellows will benefit from the support and stimulating scientific environment offered by the IAS, characterized by a multidisciplinary cohort of fellows and strong connections to local research centers and laboratories. They will be free to organize their work and conduct research according to their own priorities and interests.