The Embassy of France in Ghana is inviting applications for the France Government Excellence Scholarship.
The French Government Excellence Scholarship includes a round-trip air ticket, accommodation, a monthly allowance, health and repatriation insurance for every successful applicant.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: France
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships | Training | Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Monthly Allowance | Accommodation | Air Ticket
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: April 26, 2025
Scholarship Details
The Embassy of France in Ghana is implementing the French Government Scholarship Programme, “France Excellence” among which are the “Séjours Scientifiques de Haut Niveau (SSHN, High-Level Scientific Stays)”.
Addressing academic and research staff wishing to spend some time in a higher education or research institution in France, the SSHN also aims to be a tool to increase cooperation with French institutions.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be applicants with a tenure position in a public or private higher education institution or scientific research laboratory.
- Binational applicants holding the nationality of one of the countries of the European Union are not eligible.
- Be PhD students and holders of PhD degrees.
- Applicants who have obtained a doctorate for more than 5 years will be considered “confirmed researchers”. Candidates who have obtained a doctorate within the last 5 years, are considered “young researchers”.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of The French Government Excellence Scholarship will receive:
- A round-trip air ticket,
- A monthly allowance,
- Health and repatriation insurance.
- Accommodation can be booked through Campus France Paris. The rent would be then deducted from the grant.
- Duration of mobility: From 1 to 2 months.
- Dates of mobility: In 2025, only mobilities scheduled between the 1st of September and ending at the latest on the 15th of December will be eligible, if the institution in France can host the grantee.
How to Apply
To apply for The French Government Excellence Scholarship:
- Form and documents are to be sent in a single pdf file to: [email protected]
- Applications will be assessed on the basis of the precision of the project and elements ensuring the added value and impact of the mobility on personal, institutional and cooperation levels.
- The results will be sent by email together with the description of the procedure to comply with the travel arrangements and visa applications.
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