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Fulbright - Université Paris-Saclay

Université Paris-Saclay and the Franco-American Fulbright Commission are launching a new scholarship program for doctoral candidates wishing to carry out a research period in an American university or research institute.

For the 2022-2023 academic year, 3 scholarships for research mobility from 4 up to 12 months will be granted to doctoral candidates enrolled in a Université Paris-Saclay doctoral school.

Fulbright – Université Paris-Saclay Program

The Fulbright - Université Paris-Saclay program funds 4 to 12-month research periods in the US for doctoral candidates enrolled in a Université Paris-Saclay doctoral school.

Doctoral candidates from all research fields are eligible. Applications from the social and human sciences will be particularly appreciated.

The research mobility period will have to take place between August 1st, 2022 and May 1st, 2023.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

  • Be a French citizen. Candidates with both French and American citizenship are ineligible;
  • Be enrolled in a Université Paris-Saclay doctoral school;
  • Be fluent in English (e.g. minimum 92 TOEFL iBT);
  • Be invited to an American university or public research center (a letter of invitation must be included in the application file).

Advantages

Successful applicants will beneficiate from:

  • $1,800 to $2,340/month scholarship (doctoral candidates without a salary); or $1,500 to $1,900/month scholarship (in addition to the salary);
  • €1,200 travel allowance;
  • Free visa;
  • An orientation session organised in Paris by the Franco-American Fulbright Commission (end of June - beginning of July);
  • Medical insurance offered by the US State Department (we recommend taking out purchasing complementary medical insurance);
  • The possibility to participate in accompanying programs, seminars, cultural visits, etc. offered by the IIE Agency during the stay in the US.

Selection criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on the quality of the scientific project and on perspectives for future cooperations between the US lab and UPSaclay.  Merit is assessed according to the quality and originality of the project, the richness of the previous career, the personality and motivation of the candidate, the desire to contribute to strengthening the Franco-American bond.

How to apply

Candidates must submitt their application via the application plateform of the Fulbright Commission.

The application must include:

  • A CV
  • A copy of passport
  • Scans of all available transcripts and diplomas from higher education institutions you have attended (post-baccalaureate)
  • A study/research objective description (3-5 pages)
  • A personal statement (3-5 pages)
  • 3 letters of reference, including one written by your research director at UPSaclay
  • An invitation letter from an American university or public research center
  • Optionally, a test score (TOEFL, IELTS…)

Before applying, please read carefully the Application guide and the Q&A dedicated to PhD programs.

Calendar

  • 1st February 2022: Application deadline
  • March 2022: Selection interviews at the Franco-American Fulbright Commission, in French and in English
  • May/June 2022: Publication of selection results
  • Between the August 1st, 2022 and May 1st, 2022: beginning of research mobility

Contact

For more information, visit the Fulbright commission website.

For any questions, please contact: