Sciences Po, the Paris research university in the social sciences and humanities, runs the Global Visiting Faculty Program for scholars from around the world.
For 2027–28 it opens two visiting posts of up to one semester each. Visitors teach a course, join a host research unit and pursue their own research project on campus.
Benefits & funding
- Gross stipend of €5,160 a month, before social security contributions and income tax.
- Up to one semester in residence.
- Office space on campus, library access and the host department’s research events.
- Duties: teach one full course (usually 12 two-hour sessions) and give at least one lecture or seminar.
Eligibility
- Current full-time permanent faculty member at your home university.
- Open to any nationality, from any continent.
- The call names the social sciences or humanities; the program’s web page says all disciplines.
- You must teach in French or English; French itself is not required.
Can you apply?
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No nationality, residency, education, experience, gender or age limit is listed. The other conditions are under Eligibility.
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Application process
- 1Ask the relevant Sciences Po research unit for a letter of invitation from its head, at least six weeks before the deadline.
- 2Obtain a letter of support from your head of department or dean approving the semester away.
- 3Email your statement of interest, course proposal, CV and both letters, in English, to the International Affairs Division by 15 November 2026.
Program timeline
Application deadline
15 Nov 2026
Selection committee meets
Dec 2026
Decisions communicated
Jan 2027
Visit of up to one semester
2027–28 academic year