Questions & answers

The fellowships cover Exact & Life Sciences and Humanities & Social Sciences (medical and specialization internships in French hospitals are not included). They support Israeli Ph.D. students and researchers for a 4-to-6-month research stay in France.

No — Master’s students are not eligible for the Chateaubriand program. (The Humanities & Social Sciences program does fund Master’s studies.)

For PhD students, candidates should be born after 1 March 1990. For researchers, after 1 March 1985.

No. Israeli citizenship is required.

No — applicants with French-Israeli dual citizenship are not eligible for the Chateaubriand fellowships.

Yes. However, if selected, only you receive the rights, benefits and health insurance through Campus France — your family is not covered.

Only if the other grant comes from an Israeli source (such as your Israeli university). You cannot combine it with another French or European Union funded fellowship.

Yes, provided you submit all documents updated — including an invitation letter dated for the current call.

No — speaking French is not a selection criterion. It is nonetheless preferable to learn some French before departure; it saves time and helps you prepare for your stay. French courses are available at the French Institute in Tel Aviv.

The invitation letter must be written by the French institution willing to host you.

Excellent academic background of the candidate; scientific quality of the project; scientific quality of the host team; and the project’s interest for long-term French-Israeli scientific cooperation.

The jury is composed of Israeli and/or French university professors, chaired by the Scientific & Academic Attaché of the French Embassy.

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