MOPGA Scholarship Programme: the fourth call for applications is now open
The call for applications for the MOPGA scholarship programme for young international researchers is open until May 3rd 2021. 40 grants will be awarded to the winners, whose research is part of a “One health” approach.
The Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE), in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MESRI), is setting up a scholarship programme, managed by Campus France, to host young researchers wishing to carry out their research in France as part of a “One Health” approach.
40 scholarships will be awarded to successful young researchers over a 12-month period starting in January 2022. Special care is given to ensure a geographical diversity of the programme’s laureates. In this respect, 7 grants will be reserved for young researchers from sub-Saharan African countries (excluding South Africa).
Who can apply?
Foreign researchers who fulfil the following conditions can apply:
- having a doctoral degree for less than 5 years
- being exclusively of foreign nationality
- not have resided in France after September 1st 2020 (for more than 90 days)
A research stay convention with the host institution will be established between the institutions and the laureates and will detail specifically the means made available by the laboratory so that the researcher can carry out the research project.
Benefits of the MOPGA grant
The MOPGA grant includes the following benefits:
- Monthly allowance of 2,500 euros
- Installation allowance of 500 euros
- Social security coverage
- Health insurance
Application deadline: 03 May 2021
“One health”, a transdisciplinary approach
For this grant programme, research projects must be part of a “One health” approach. This concept promotes an integrated, systemic approach to human, animal and ecosystem health at local, national and global levels. This allows us to acquire a better understanding of the evolution of our societies and of global environmental changes. It thus makes it possible to orient public policies in terms of prevention or innovation in health, in diversified economic and socio-cultural contexts. In particular, it aims to take a global view of health issues, environmental management and pressures on biodiversity in order to better prevent and respond to emerging diseases with pandemic risks.
In multilateral diplomatic discussions, France is positioning itself as a leading player in addressing the issues raised by the scientific theme “One Health”.
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