The Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme (FMSH) and the Institut de recherche sur l’Asie du Sud‑Est contemporaine (IRASEC) announce the Atlas Programme, offering postdoctoral fellowships for researchers residing in France to conduct short‑term research in Southeast Asia. The fellowship supports interdisciplinary projects aligned with IRASEC’s scientific policy. Applications close on 8 February 2027.

Opportunity at a Glance

  • Provider: Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme (FMSH) and IRASEC
  • Opportunity Type: Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • Funding Amount: €1,700 per month
  • Eligible Applicants: Postdoctoral researchers residing in France, PhD defended in 2021 or later
  • Eligible Locations: Southeast Asia (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor‑Leste, Vietnam)
  • Deadline: 8 February 2027, 5:00 p.m. (Paris time)
  • Project Duration: 2, 3, or 4 months, between June 2027 and January 2028

About the Opportunity

The Atlas Programme aims to facilitate postdoctoral mobility, enabling researchers to undertake fieldwork in Southeast Asia. It focuses on projects that are interdisciplinary and synergistic with IRASEC’s research agendas. This initiative encourages the development of innovative research themes that expand upon previous doctoral work.

Funding and Benefits

Awardees receive a monthly grant of €1,700 to support travel and living expenses during their stay. This grant can be combined with other funding sources to enhance the research project.

Who Is Eligible?

  • Nationality⁠/⁠Residence: Applicants must be EU nationals residing in France.
  • Academic Requirements: PhD defended in 2021 or later; affiliated with a research center in France.
  • Language Proficiency: Knowledge of the language of the research site is considered.
  • Research Focus: Original projects in humanities or social sciences, aligned with IRASEC’s policy.

Eligible Activities or Priority Areas

Projects should explore themes such as:

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