DEA Program at FMSH France: 3rd Call | International Mobility Program

Designation/Position- DEA Program at FMSH France

Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme, France invites application for DEA Program at FMSH France from eligible and interested candidates

About- Created in 1975 through the initiative of Fernand Braudel, in agreement with the Secretary of State for Universities, Directorate of Higher Education and Research, the Associate Directors of Studies (DEA) program is the oldest international mobility program of the Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme. It enables foreign scientific professionals from all continents to be invited for a period of four to six weeks to support their work in the SHS in France, as well as to promote creation of international research networks and contact with researchers on site.

Research/Job Area- Any field of Sciences

Location- France

Eligibility/Qualification–

  • The program is intended exclusively for holders of university professorships or equivalent positions in higher education and research institutions.
  • Candidates must be under 65 years of age at the time of their stay.
  • Priority is given to projects requiring fieldwork (surveys, work in libraries or archives, etc.) in France.
  • Any application for the exclusive purpose of writing an article or a book will not be considered.

Job/Position Description- 

The Associate Directors of Studies (DEA) program is the oldest international mobility program of the Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme. It invites foreign scientific professionals from all continents to be invited for a period of four to six weeks to support their work in the SHS in France, as well as to promote creation of international research networks and contact with researchers on site.

Funding and Support- A monthly allowance of €3 400  is awarded for transport and living expenses. In addition, FMSH provides support for visa applications and logistics (accommodation and access to libraries).

Evaluation process and criteria- The projects will be evaluated with regard to the following elements:

  • The scientific quality of the project and the method developed
  • The need to come to France to work on the planned project
  • The feasibility of the project during the 4/6 weeks stay in France

Once evaluated, the applications will be selected by a commission composed of members of the Executive Board and scientific directors of the FMSH and specialists from outside the foundation.

The results will be communicated to applicants no later than July 2022.

How to Apply- 

Contents of the application and Calendar

  • A curriculum vitae of 4 pages maximum (including date of birth)
  • A list of scientific publications
  • A 4-5 pages research project with proposed dates of stay in France and a bibliography
  • A detailed work plan including the contacts to be made in France, archives and libraries to be consulted, stages of the survey to be undertaken, etc.
  • A letter of support from a research laboratory in France confirming the applicant has been offered a place during his/her stay.

Applicants are invited to submit their application online no later than March 31, 2022, 5:00 p.m. (Paris time)written in French or English.

Applications must be submitted on the platform: http://programmes.msh-paris.fr.

On the platform, in your online application for the DEA program, please indicate the year of the call: “2022” then session of the call: “janvier-mars 2022”. 

For further information or if you encounter difficulties, contact candidatures.dea@msh-paris.fr

Last Date for Apply–  31 March 2022

  • Opening of the call: January 17th 2022
  • Deadline for application: December 20th 2022, 5:00 (Paris time)
  • Selection process: April to June 2022
  • Announcement of the results: End of June – beginning of July 2022
  • Duration of the fellowship: From 1 month up to 6 weeks
  • Stays starting date:  From January 1st until November 15th 2022 the latest
  • From July 15th until August 31st (university vacations), stays are not possible

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