Fyssen Foundation funds around thirty international researchers annually through its postdoctoral fellowship program. Learn about goals, eligibility, amounts, and application timeline.
Start first post-doctoral fellowship; Maximum 3 months in host lab by Sept 1, 2026; Maximum 35 years old on closing day; PhD obtained less than two years before Sept 1, 2026 or viva by Dec 31, 2026; Researchers of all nationalities
Requirements
Online application form; Invitation letter from host laboratory; Letters from two scientific personalities; Research project (8 pages max in English); CV and major publications; Abstract (150 words) and 6 keywords (French AND English)
Application materials
Online application form; Invitation letter(s) of the host laboratory; Letters of two scientific personalities; Research project; CV and major publications; Abstract and keywords
How to apply
Complete the online application form; Choose login and password; Submit the file to the Foundation; Upload all required documents
Important dates
Online application forms available: February 2, 2026; Application closing date: March 31, 2026, 12:00 PM French time; Results sent by post: Mid-July 2026; Fellowship start date: September 1, 2026 (earliest) to January of the following year (latest)
Documents
Application form; Invitation letter(s); Recommendation letters; Research project; CV and publications; Abstract and keywords
Contact
+33(0)1 42 97 53 16; secretariat@fondationfyssen.fr; 194, rue de Rivoli 75001 Paris France
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