DEA Programme
Call for applications


Created in 1975 through the initiative of Fernand Braudel, Directorate of Higher Education and Research, the Associate Directors of Studies (DEA) program is the oldest international mobility program of the Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme.
Starting in 2024 it will be organized in partnership with the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) and will make it possible to invite foreign scientists from all continents for a period of four to six weeks in order to support their work in the field of social sciences and humanities in France, as well as the creation of international research networks and contacts with local researchers.
Mobilities to all research centers in France are eligible.
This programme supports up to 60 projects per year; its selection rate is approximately 30%. The selection committee is especially attentive to applications from countries where funding for SHS is reduced and to researchers for whom a stay in France represents an important opportunity to establish scientific collaborations.
A monthly allowance of €3 400 is awarded for transport and living expenses. In addition, FMSH provides support for visa applications and logistics (accommodation and access to libraries).
The projects will be evaluated with regard to the following elements:
Once evaluated, the applications will be selected by a commission composed of members of the Executive Board and scientific directors of the FMSH and specialists from outside the foundation.
The results will be communicated to applicants no later than March 2024.
Applications not submitted, incomplete applications or applications that do not match the above description will not be considered.
Applicants are invited to submit their application online no later than November 30, 2023, 5:00pm (Paris time), written in French or English.
Applications must be submitted on the platform: http://programmes.msh-paris.fr.
On the platform, in your online application for the DEA program, please indicate the year of the call: "2024" then session of the call: "sept-nov 2023".
Opening of the call
September 18, 2023
Deadline for application
November 30 2023, 5:00pm (Paris time)
Selection process
December 2023 - February 2024
Announcement of the results
March 2024
Duration of the fellowship
From 1 month up to 6 weeks
Stays starting date
From January 1st until November 15th 2024 the latest
From July 15th until August 31st (university vacations), stays are not possible
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