Themis Mobility Program 2025: Grants for Researchers Worldwide Facing Obstacles to Academic Freedom (mothly allowance + visa assistance provided)

The Themis Mobility Program by the Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme (FMSH) offers mobility grants for researchers facing obstacles to academic freedom in their home countries. These grants are intended for research in France, specifically for fieldwork, library, and archive work, with a duration of 2 to 3 months.

Key Details:

1. Monthly Allowance:
   Fellows receive €1,800 per month to cover travel and living expenses.
2. Visa Assistance:
   The FMSH provides support to help secure a visa for the duration of the stay.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Research Context:
  Applicants must be working in a country where academic freedom is hindered and/or on a research topic that is impeded.
• Status:
  Applicants must be affiliated with a public or private higher education research institution and must hold a research doctorate.
• Age:
  Applicants should be under 65 years old at the time of their stay.
• Discipline:
  The program is open to research in the humanities and social sciences.
• French Host Institution:
  Applicants need to find a French research institution to host them during their stay. The FMSH provides access to the ScanR tool to help find suitable French research centers.

Application Process:

• Online Platform:
  Submit your application through the platform here under the “Researcher Workspace.”
• Application Deadline:
  Complete applications must be submitted by 15 April 2025, 17:00 (Paris time).

Application Contents:

• Research Project (10,000–20,000 characters):
  This should include:
  • Problematic and objectives of the research project
  • Bibliography
  • Program of stay (including places and institutions to visit, possible contacts)
• Appendices:
  • CV (max. 2 pages)
  • List of the 5 main publications
  • Copy of the thesis diploma
  • Letter explaining the political situation hindering the research (strictly confidential)
  • Letter of support from a French research center hosting the applicant

Evaluation Criteria:

Projects will be assessed based on:

1. The scientific quality and methodology of the research
2. The necessity of coming to France and the identified obstacles
3. The feasibility of the project during the stay

Results Notification:

Applicants will be informed by July 2025 regarding the outcome of their application.

How to Apply:

1. Create an account on the platform http://calls.msh-paris.fr.
2. Fill in the form under “Themis 2025 Program – 2nd call.”
3. Upload your documents in a single PDF: research project, CV, list of publications, thesis diploma, explanation letter, and letter of support from a French research center.
4. Submit your application and ensure you receive the confirmation email.

For Support:

• If you need help with the platform or the application process, you can contact [email protected].

This program is a great opportunity for researchers facing restrictions on their work to continue their research in a supportive environment. If you’re eligible, it’s definitely worth applying! Let me know if you need further assistance.

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