Calling all Professors Worldwide: DEA Programme – Associate Research Directors (monthly stipend of €3,400)
Application Deadline: 28 November 2025, 5:00 PM (Paris time)
Overview
The Directeurs d’Études Associés (DEA) Programme is an international mobility initiative established in 1975 by Fernand Braudel and managed by the Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme (FMSH).
It offers a prestigious opportunity for university professors and senior researchers in the humanities and social sciences (HSS) to undertake research stays in France lasting between four and six weeks.
Each year, the programme supports up to 30 projects, with a selection rate of approximately 30%. Applications from regions with limited access to HSS funding are particularly encouraged, as are proposals where a stay in France would meaningfully enhance scientific collaboration and field-based research.
Financial Support
Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend of €3,400, intended to cover travel and living expenses. The FMSH will also provide assistance with visa procedures.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the DEA Programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a full university professor or hold an equivalent position in a higher education or research institution.
- Be under the age of 65 at the time of the proposed research stay.
- Propose a research project that necessitates fieldwork in France (e.g., archival research, library work, surveys).
- Projects focused solely on writing an article or a book will not be considered.
Evaluation and Selection Process
Applications are assessed by a selection committee composed of:
- Members of the FMSH Executive Board,
- Scientific directors of the foundation,
- External academic experts in relevant fields.
Evaluation Criteria Include:
- Scientific quality and methodological soundness of the project
- Justification for conducting the research in France
- Feasibility of completing the research within the 4–6 week stay
Applicants will be notified of the selection outcomes by end of March 2026.
Application Requirements
Applications must be submitted as a single PDF file in French or English, and include the following documents in this order:
- A curriculum vitae (maximum 4 pages, including date of birth)
- A list of scientific publications
- A 5–6 page research proposal, including a bibliography
- A detailed work plan, specifying:
- Proposed dates of stay in France
- French research institutions or archives to be visited
- Local contacts
- Planned research activities
- A letter of support from a French research laboratory, confirming that the applicant will be hosted during the stay.
Important: Incomplete applications, applications submitted after the deadline, or applications that do not follow the specified format will not be considered.
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit their materials via the official platform:
🔗 http://programmes.msh-paris.fr
On the platform, when completing the DEA Programme application:
- Select Year of the Call: “2026”
- Select Session of the Call: “sept-nov 2025”
More Information
For detailed information about the DEA Programme, eligibility, and application process, please visit the official website:
DEA Programme – Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme
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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the hosting organization. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.
