These projects fall into the following disciplines: cognitive neuroscience, ethology, psychology, social anthropology, paleontology and archaeology.
The grants allow young researchers to set up and lead a team within an academic research structure in France and to develop, independently, their own research theme. They also aim to promote mobility and attract young high-level team leaders.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The grant is intended for current researchers, holders of a French or foreign doctorate (PhD), with between 3 and 10 years of research experience after the defense of their thesis at the time of application.
AMOUNT AND USE
The amount of the research grant is a maximum of €100,000 for 1 year. The grant can cover the following costs:
The management costs of the host organization are not covered by the Fyssen Foundation Research Grant.
The most innovative projects will be selected, according to the Foundation’s annual budget, up to 3 to 5 projects per year.
TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Log in from 1 September 2026
On the Foundation’s website http://www.fondationfyssen.fr
FILING DEADLINE: OCTOBER 14, 2026 at 12pm CET
CONTACT infos@fondationfyssen.fr
Tel.: +33 (0)1 42 97 53 16 – 194 rue de Rivoli 75001 Paris, France
Posted on 01/09/2026
