Applications must be submitted both electronically and by post.

Each application file must include:

1 An application form (to be downloaded): incoming / outgoing

2 Curriculum vitae.

3 List of publications.

4 Detailed research project proposal (5-8 pages long, plus a bibliography of 2 pages maximum), in English or French.
- incoming applicants: the project proposal must be written in English or in French.
- outgoing applicants: the project proposal must be written in French, along with a version in the host country’s language or in English.

5 Copy of the doctoral diploma.

6 Summary of the applicant’s doctoral dissertation (2 pages maximum)
6.1 Only for outgoing applicants: A copy of the dissertation defence report (if the dissertation was defended in France).

7 Two (2) letters of recommendation from scientific scholars from France or elsewhere.

8 A welcome letter from the director of the institution or research laboratory that agrees to host the applicant and direct his/her research for the duration of the fellowship.

Sending your application:

The paper application must be sent to the following postal address:

Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme
Direction scientifique – “Fernand Braudel-IFER” Programme (specify incoming or outgoing)
190, Avenue de France 75013 Paris France

An electronic copy of the application must be sent by e-mail to:

•    “Fernand Braudel-IFER programme” outgoing: ifer.outgoing(at)msh-paris.fr
•    “Fernand Braudel-IFER programme” incoming: ifer.incoming(at)msh-paris.fr

Upon reception of the application file, a letter is sent to the applicants to inform them that their applications have been received and to give more detailed information on the selection procedure and anticipated deadlines.