Chateaubriand Fellowship Program
Call for Applications 2027-2028


The Chateaubriand Fellowship program 2027-2028 is now accepting applications, from October 8th, 2026, to January 18th, 2027. https://chateaubriand-fellowship.org/


The Chateaubriand Fellowship is a grant offered by the Embassy of France in the United States. It supports outstanding PhD students registered in a U.S. institution who wish to conduct part of their doctoral research in France for a period ranging from 4 to 9 months. Chateaubriand fellows are selected through a merit-based competition, with expert evaluation in France and in the United States.


The Fellowship is divided into two subprograms:

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Health

The Chateaubriand Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Biology-Health for doctoral students aims to initiate or reinforce partnerships or joint projects between French and U.S. research teams.
This fellowship is offered by the Office for Science & Technology (OST) of the French Embassy, in partnership with universities and research organizations in France and the United States.

HSS: Humanities and Social Sciences

The Chateaubriand Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences is offered by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy. The HSS program targets outstanding PhD students enrolled in U.S institutions who seek to engage in research in France in any discipline of the Humanities and Social Sciences.
The HSS Chateaubriand program is supported by Campus France which provides assistance to fellows on site. Social networking opportunities are also offered by Fulbright France.

Eligibility:
• Candidates must be currently working on their Ph.D.
• Candidates do not have to be U.S. citizens but must be enrolled in a U.S. institution. French
nationals and dual citizens with French citizenship as one of their nationalities are not eligible to apply.
• Candidates must obtain a letter of support from their advisor(s) in the U.S., as well as a letter of invitation from a professor affiliated with a French university or research institution.
For more specific eligibility criteria please visit our website.


Benefits:
• A monthly stipend of up to €1850
• Health insurance for the entire duration of the fellowship
• Support for round-trip airfare to France

Selection Criteria:
• Academic relevance of the research project
• Applicant’s command of the subject
• Applicant’s command of the Literature in the Field
• Added Value of Research in France
• Contribution to FR/US Research Dialogue

Contacts:
• STEM Chateaubriand Program:assistant.dc@ambascience-usa.org
• HSS Chateaubriand Program: hss.coordinator@chateaubriand-fellowship.org

Apply here:
STEM: https://form.jotform.com/262747052966164
HSS: https://form.jotform.com/262775498041163