Fellows-in-Residence Programme 2026-2027

15.07.2025 - 31.10.2025

The 8th call for applications for the Fellows-in-Residence programme opens or the recruitment of a maximum of 6 researchers.

Applications are submitted in one stage: complete application package and support letters should be sent by email to the address cyas@cyu.fr between 15 July and 31 October 2025.
All the files (application forms, CV, letters) should be in pdf format.

The results of the applications will be announced by the end of February 2026.

The Fellows-in-Residence programme, run by CY Advanced Studies (CY AS), is a residential programme for researchers from outside CY Initiative for a period of 4 months to 12 months. This programme aims to promote interdisciplinary exchanges, international collaborations and to strengthen the attractiveness of CY Initiative partners.

During the academic year 2026-2027, the Fellows-in-Residence program will host a maximum of 6 fellows-in-residence. All fields of research are eligible.
Fellows are encouraged to develop their research programme in line with the research activity carried out by the CY Initiative laboratories.   

Three types of fellowships will be offered: 

• Senior fellowships: for researchers who have obtained their PhD more than ten years ago, with a permanent position at a university or research institute. Senior fellowships are awarded for a period of 4 to 10 months. In case of long-term collaboration, it is possible to divide the duration of the fellowship into two stays of at least 3 months each over two consecutive academic years.  
• Junior fellowships: for researchers with 4 to 10 years' post-doctoral experience, with or without a permanent position at a university or research institute. Junior fellowships are awarded for a maximum of 12 months ans can be divided into two stays of at least 3 months each over two consecutive academic years. 
• National fellowships at junior or senior level: for researchers and professors holding a permanent position at French higher education or research institutions. For a period of one or two semesters, CY AS offers the possibility to host researchers and pays for accommodation in the Institue's residence and reimburses teaching costs to their home institution. 

Fellows will have a joint affiliation with CY AS and one of the laboratories or research centres relevant to their research project. They will be provided with office space and access to conference facilities and lecture/working rooms at CY AS.

In addition to their research, fellows commit themselves to organising at least one of the following programmes at the CY AS:
- interdisciplinary research conference,
- thematic month,
- doctoral course.

You will find a detailed description of the programme and the application form in different formats below:
Programme description
Application form (PDF)
Application form (DOCX)
Application form (PAGES)