Chercheuses et Chercheurs Fulbright - Université de Montpellier - Cycle 2026-2027: the call for applications is open
The Université de Montpellier and the Franco-American Fulbright Commission have signed an agreement to create research grants for researchers affiliated with the university wishing to visit an American university or research institute. These grants cover a mobility of 3 to 12 months, depending on the research project.
Practical information
- Application deadline: December 20, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Paris time). No late applications will be accepted.
- Eligibility: French researchers affiliated to the University of Montpellier. Candidates who are nationals of a member state of the European Union with a permanent position at the University of Montpellier are also eligible.
- Disciplines: all fields
- Duration : 3 to 12 months depending on the research project
- Number of awards: 1
- Amount: $3,200 to $4,100 per month, depending on destination
- Departure date: between August 1, 2026 and May 1, 2027
- Upcoming information session Zoom registration via the links below
Applicants to the Fulbright Scholar Program - Université de Montpellier are responsible for their own invitation to the American institution of their choice. The letter of invitation must mention the anticipated dates of stay.
Candidates wishing to apply for a post-doctoral fellowship should check with their American host institution regarding the financial conditions of such a fellowship. Some institutions may have specific requirements in terms of available resources. The Fulbright grant may not cover all expenses; it is up to the applicant to find additional resources.
The application procedures, selection criteria and benefits granted to winners under this program are identical to those for the national program.
The application process is more than just an administrative formality, and must be carefully prepared in advance. In particular, the Commission expects a well-founded research project written in English, three letters of recommendation and a letter of invitation from the host institution in the USA.
Selection procedure: The files of candidates selected for the Fulbright Scholar Program - University of Montpellier by the Commission are also submitted to the University for approval.
Apply at
The application form for the Fulbright - Université de Montpellier Researcher Program is the same as that for the national program. To apply for this grant, simply select Fulbright - Université de Montpellier on the online platform and check the box corresponding to this institutional program in the application summary.
Please note that it is not possible to apply simultaneously for the national program and an institutional program.
TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE, GO TO THE NATIONAL PROGRAM PAGE
You'll find all our advice in the "APPLYING" section.
We also invite you to register for virtual information meetings in the "INFORMATION SESSIONS AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS" tab.
Please note that candidates who are currently working on their thesis at the Université de Montpellier and who would like to stay in France before their thesis defense must refer to the national Fulbright Doctoral Program.