FR: Appel Bourse Chateaubriand 2019-2020   Cher(e) collègue,   Je souhaite attirer votre attention sur l’ouverture de l’appel à candidature 2019-2020 pour les bourses Chateaubriand : ce programme de bourses, mis en place par l’Ambassade de France aux Etats-Unis, a pour but de financer la venue de doctorants américains dans des laboratoires français, pour une période allant de 4 à 9 mois, dans le cadre d'un projet de recherche conjoint. Il vise à initier ou à renforcer des coopérations de recherche entre vos équipes et des équipes américaines.   Vous trouverez ci-joint, l'appel détaillé en français et en anglais. Je vous remercie de bien vouloir diffuser largement ces informations auprès des personnes intéressées, au sein de votre école doctorale, de vos laboratoires ou de votre réseau de contacts.   Je reste à votre disposition pour tout renseignement complémentaire,   Recevez, cher(e) collègue, mes salutations les plus cordiales. Yves Frénot Conseiller pour la Science et la Technologie Ambassade de France 4101 Reservoir Road, NW Washington, DC 20007 Carrina LaCorata Chargée de programmes, Service Scientifique Ambassade de France 4101 Reservoir Road, NW Washington, DC 20007 https://gallery.mailchimp.com/9a3b2eddec49e39e6e9f94475/files/e1469cf2-01bd-404d-8691-804dc6b3ef5d/Appel_Chateaubriand_2019_2020_FR.pdf The Chateaubriand Fellowship call for applications is now open: http://chateaubriand-fellowship.org Complete applications must be submitted by January 8, 2019.   The Chateaubriand Fellowship is a grant offered by the Embassy of France in the United States. It supports outstanding Ph.D. students from American universities who wish to conduct research in France for a period ranging from 4 to 9 months. Chateaubriand fellows are selected through a merit-based competition, through a collaborative process involving expert evaluators in both countries.   Interested applicants should complete either the STEM or HSS Chateaubriand Fellowship application:   STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Health The Chateaubriand Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Biology-Health for doctoral students aims to initiate or reinforce collaborations, partnerships or joint projects between French and American research teams. The Chateaubriand Fellowship supports PhD students registered in an American university who wish to conduct part of their doctoral research in a French laboratory.   This fellowship is offered by the Office for Science & Technology (OST) of the Embassy of France in the United States in partnership with universities and research organizations in France and the United States. It is a partner of the National Science Foundation’s GROW program.   HSS: Humanities and Social Sciences The Chateaubriand Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences is offered by the Cultural Services of the Embassy of France. The HSS program targets outstanding Ph.D. students enrolled in American universities who seek to engage in research in France, in any discipline of the Humanities and Social Sciences.   The HSS Chateaubriand program is supported by the Campus France agency which provides a welcome package and assistance to fellows upon their arrival. Social networking opportunities are also offered by the Fulbright program in France.   ELIGIBILITY Candidates must be currently working on their Ph.D. Candidates do not have to be U.S. citizens, but they must be enrolled in an American university. Candidates must obtain a letter of recommendation from their advisor(s) in the U.S., as well as a letter of invitation from a professor affiliated with a French university or research institution. Please contact your supervisor in France as early as possible. For more specific eligibility criteria please visit our website.   BENEFITS A monthly stipend, Health insurance for the entire duration of the fellowship A round-trip ticket to France   SELECTION CRITERIA Academic relevance of the research project Student's command of the subject Benefits of a research trip to France for the future of the collaboration Background of the research collaboration Contribution of the project to France/U.S. academic exchange   CONTACTS STEM Chateaubriand Program: stem.coordinator@chateaubriand-fellowship.org HSS Chateaubriand Program: hss.coordinator@chateaubriand-fellowship.org   WEBSITE & APPLICATION http://chateaubriand-fellowship.org