Researchers and lecturers mobility to develop joint collaboration programmes - French Embassy in Malaysia

Program Overview

This program provides financial assistance for travel and a one-month stay in France. It is open to junior and senior scientists who want to initiate or expand collaborations with French institutions. The stays should include various activities such as research, teaching, student exchange programs, and knowledge transfer.

Benefits and Funding

The financial support covers travel expenses and a one-month stay in France. However, the amount is not specified in the source data.

Fields and Study Levels

Eligible fields of study include: Agriculture and food industry, Architecture, urban planning and territorial development, Arts, culture, design and fashion, Biology, Chemistry, Communication and journalism, Law, Environment and earth sciences, Computer science, Languages and literature, Management, finance and commerce, Mathematics, Physics, Health and social professions, Education sciences, Engineering sciences, Economic and political sciences, Humanities and social sciences, Sports, Tourism, hospitality and catering, Transport and logistics.

Study levels include Doctorate and Postdoctoral.

Eligibility Criteria

The call is open to researchers of any nationality under 55 years old in 2023. It targets junior and senior scientists, researchers, and lecturers from all areas of research, including science, technology, engineering, humanities, and social sciences.

Additional conditions include having a passport with adequate validity and registering in the Campus France Alumni database. Selected candidates must also submit a final report to the Embassy upon their return to Malaysia.

How to Apply

Applications should be sent via email to valerie.barbosa@diplomatie.gouv.fr with cc: scac.kuala-lumpur-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr before February 5th at 23:59 Malaysia time.

Required documents include a completed administrative form, a copy of valid ID or passport, a brief CV (maximum 2 pages), a cover letter detailing the collaboration with the French researcher or institution (maximum 2 pages), and a summary of the research project (maximum 2 pages).

Selection Process

The selection process evaluates the excellence of the candidate's record and competencies, the quality of the submitted research project, its relevance and potential impact on collaboration between France and Malaysia in research and training, and the targeted institution.

Key Takeaways

• The program offers financial support for researchers and lecturers to initiate or expand collaborations with French institutions.
• It is open to junior and senior scientists from various fields, including science, technology, engineering, humanities, and social sciences.
• Applications should be submitted via email before February 5th, including specific documents such as a completed administrative form, CV, cover letter, and research project summary.