French Embassy in the US - 'Chateaubriand Fellowship' (for PhD students in France, US citizens)

French Embassy in the United States

Amount: Monthly stipend (€1,600), health insurance, travel allowance
Deadline: January 19
Level: phd
Renewable: No

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About

The Chateaubriand Fellowship is a grant offered by the Embassy of France in the United States to doctoral students from American universities who wish to conduct research in France.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: 3.0+
  • Must be currently enrolled in a PhD program at a US university.
  • Must conduct research in a French university/research institution for 4 to 10 months.

Required Materials

  • Online application
  • CV
  • Project proposal
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Letter of invitation from French host
  • Official transcripts

Timeline

Applications open September. Deadline January 19. Results announced in April.

Tips

A clear, well-defined research project that benefits significantly from being conducted in France is key. Secure a strong letter of invitation from a French host institution/professor.