Sciences Po, the Paris research university in the social sciences and humanities, runs the Sciences Po Paris Visiting Fellowship for faculty from American universities.
For 2027–28 it opens one visiting post for a full semester. The visitor teaches a course, joins a host research unit and pursues a research project on campus.
Benefits & funding
- Gross stipend of €5,160 a month, before social security contributions and income tax.
- One full semester in residence in the 2027–28 academic year.
- 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 of a home university in the United States; no nationality rule is stated.
- 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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“Applicants must be current full-time permanent faculty members of their home university in the United States.” 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
One-semester visit
2027–28 academic year