Call for applications for US Visiting Faculty 2026-2027

International, International Partnerships, Research

Committed to supporting research at the highest level through their partnership, Université Paris Cité and Sciences Po are calling for outstanding applications for visiting faculty from the United States. Apply before January 30, 2026.

Candidates selected under a principle of shared interest for both institutions will be hosted in one of the Sciences Po or Université Paris Cité research units. Applications are open for one-semester stays planned in the 2026 Fall Semester and the 2027 Spring Semester.

The visiting programme is open to all disciplines, but particular attention will be paid to applications related to the following themes: Gender, Climate and climate governance, Health and social sciences, International relations and security studies, Education policies, Discriminations, AI and data science.

Why you should apply

This unique partnership between two leading French universities offers visiting faculty the opportunity to exchange and collaborate with colleagues from the other institution.

Université Paris Cité

Université Paris Cité is a research-intensive, multidisciplinary university at the heart of an international network, fostering knowledge and innovation. Driven by its tagline Planetary Health, Université Paris Cité is a space that fosters knowledge building, freedom to innovate and explore the limits of our understanding in order to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s society. UPCité contributes to nearly 10% of all French scientific publications, counts for 8% of the country’s PhDs and runs top-tier research across all disciplines.

Sciences Po

Sciences Po is an international research university, both selective and open to the world, ranking among the finest institutions in the fields of humanities and social sciences. Sciences Po stands out for combining approaches and confronting different worldviews. This tradition of diversity and multidisciplinary approach makes Sciences Po a reputed player in academic research through its scientific production, an internationally recognized teaching university and an active participant in public debate.

Conditions

  • Gross monthly stipend of 5,000 euros
  • Access to office space, library, university facilities, research activity and events programme at either Sciences Po or Université Paris Cité
  • Visiting faculty are expected to contribute actively to the research community they will join, and to deliver at least one academic lecture or seminar presentation in the other institution

Application

Full details on eligibility requirements and application materials can be found in the call for applications.

Schedule

  • Deadline for applications: January 30, 2026
  • Important notice: Applicants should contact the relevant Research Centre at least one month prior the deadline for applications to secure a letter of invitation in due time
  • Decisions will be communicated in early April to applicants

 

Contact for Université Paris Cité : mathieu.sene@u-paris.fr

Applications and questions should be submitted by email to mathilde.croquet@sciencespo.fr

Call for Applications

 

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