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Legal notice in effect as of January 1, 2026.

These terms apply to all persons using the site https://www.fmsh.fr/

Any person accessing the aforementioned site is defined as a user. By browsing the site, the user acknowledges having read, understood, and accepted these legal notices and the privacy policy below.

The Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme (FMSH) reserves the right to modify or update the terms of use without prior notice to users and without prior consent.

Publisher

Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme
Foundation recognized as being of public interest
54 boulevard Raspail 75006 Paris
N° SIRET : 775 664 105 00019
Tel : +33 1 40 48 64 00
Email : communication@msh-paris.fr

Director of publication

Antonin COHEN
President of the FMSH Executive Board
Tel: +33 1 40 48 64 00
Email: communication@msh-paris.fr

Host

Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme

Copyright and Intellectual Property

All elements appearing on this site, whether graphic or technical (including the name and logo of the Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme), are registered trademarks. Any total or partial reproduction or representation of these trademarks, without the express prior authorization of the FMSH, is prohibited and would engage the user's liability under Articles L 713-2 and L 713-3 of the French Intellectual Property Code.

It is recalled, in accordance with Article L122-5 of the French Intellectual Property Code, that any internet user who reproduces, copies, or publishes protected content must cite the author and source.

Hyperlinks

The FMSH website contains a number of hyperlinks to other sites, set up by third parties. However, the FMSH has no means of verifying the content of these sites and will therefore assume no responsibility in this regard.

Liability

Despite the care taken in creating the site, the FMSH does not guarantee and cannot accept any liability for the use that may be made of it. The FMSH cannot guarantee that the information on the site is complete, accurate, exact, error-free, or up to date. All information is presented for general guidance purposes only, has no contractual value, and may be modified without prior notice.

No element of this website may be considered as scientific advice in research, a pre-selection for applications, the acceptance of a research project, or a manuscript.

The site https://www.fmsh.fr/ cannot be held responsible for any viruses that may infect the user's computer or any computer equipment following use, access, or download from this site.

The site's liability cannot be engaged in cases of force majeure or unforeseeable and insurmountable acts by a third party.

Privacy policy

Privacy policy in effect as of January 1, 2026.

The Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme (FMSH) is committed to protecting personal data. As such, it guarantees that the collection and processing of your data carried out through this site complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Parliament and Council of April 27, 2016, and the amended law of January 6, 1978 relating to data processing, files, and individual liberties.

The FMSH may modify this privacy policy at any time, in line with any changes or additions made, in particular to comply with any regulatory, legal, editorial, and/or technical developments.

Users are invited to refer to the latest version of this privacy policy before browsing.

  • What personal data is collected and processed by the FMSH?

As a reminder, personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable person.

Processing refers to any operation or set of operations performed with or without automated means on personal data or sets of personal data, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or any other form of making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.

Certain personal data, such as name, surname, and email address, are collected directly from the user when they subscribe to FMSH newsletters and events (via this site and/or via the various platforms hosting event registrations), or submit an application for one of our research programs.

Some data is collected automatically and for strictly statistical purposes via "cookies," as a result of your actions on the site, such as browsing topics or pages dedicated to a publication. This data does not allow us to identify you. You can find more information about this data in the "What is the FMSH's cookie policy?" section below.

  • Who is responsible for data processing?

The Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme (FMSH) is responsible for processing your personal data collected through this website.

Its contact details are as follows:

Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme
54 Boulevard Raspail, 75006 Paris, France
Phone: +33 1 40 48 64 00
Email: dpo@msh-paris.fr

  • What are the purposes of processing my data?

The information collected is subject to data processing for the following purposes:

  • Responding to applications submitted on the dedicated platform;
  • Managing the sending of electronic mail, including newsletters, event invitations, and in the context of public fundraising campaigns organized by the FMSH;
  • Processing your donations;
  • Generating website usage statistics if cookies are accepted.

Processing for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the FMSH, compliance with legal obligations, and the consent of the data subjects serve as the legal basis for the purposes described above.

Furthermore, by subscribing to our newsletters and invitation mailing lists, you consent to the FMSH soliciting your generosity. You may unsubscribe from these mailing lists at any time by clicking the dedicated hyperlink.

  • Who has access to my data?

The use of user data is exclusively reserved for the FMSH, which has no intention of selling or commercializing this data.

The FMSH may, however, engage "subcontractors" within the meaning of applicable regulations, who will act on its behalf and solely on its instructions.

The FMSH does not intend to transfer personal data to countries outside the European Union.

  • How long is my data retained?

Personal data collected is only retained for the period necessary to fulfill its purpose.

Data used to generate website usage statistics, which does not allow us to identify you, is retained for a period of 14 months from the date of collection by the FMSH.

  • What is the FMSH's cookie policy?

Cookies are files stored on your device, subject to your acceptance, in order to optimize your browsing experience on the site during each subsequent visit. They are also used for statistical purposes.

We use Matomo Analytics (see the official website).

These cookies do not allow us to identify you. The information collected includes:

  • The dates and times of visits to the site;
  • A general geographic location (e.g., a country and city) from which the user accesses the site;
  • Search terms used by the user to arrive at the site.

You may at any time control the use of cookies on your device, as well as refuse them, by clicking "Manage cookies" or through your browser settings.

  • How to exercise your rights regarding your personal data

In accordance with the amended Data Protection Act, internet users have the right to access, rectify, portability or deletion, object to, or restrict the processing of their data, as well as the right to withdraw their consent to the processing of their data.

These rights may be exercised by email at dpo@msh-paris.fr or by post to the following address:

Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme – Legal Department
54 Boulevard Raspail
75006 Paris
France

Furthermore, pursuant to Article 77 of the GDPR, users have the right to lodge a complaint with the Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL), 3 Place de Fontenoy, 75334 Paris Cedex 07.