Research Fellowships
AFCSO fellowships support mobility, collaboration, and training—helping Franco-Chinese teams launch joint work and strengthen long-term research ties.
Available Programs
Bilateral Seed Fellowships
Short, focused support to initiate new Franco-Chinese collaborations and prepare joint proposals.
- check_circle2–8 weeks mobility
- check_circleCo-authored concept note
- check_circleMentorship from senior PIs
Visiting Researcher Program
Host-and-visit placements for researchers to access facilities, field campaigns, and shared datasets.
- check_circleAccess to partner labs
- check_circleSeminar participation
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Postdoctoral Exchanges
Structured placements for early-career scientists working on priority ocean themes and collaborative publications.
- check_circleJoint supervision
- check_circleOpen science practices
- check_circleCareer development support
Application Requirements
- check_circleA clear research plan aligned with AFCSO ocean themes
- check_circleSupport letter from a home institution
- check_circleHost confirmation from a French or Chinese partner
- check_circleEthics and data management considerations (when applicable)
- check_circleA dissemination plan (seminar, report, or publication pathway)
Typical Timeline
Past Fellows
AFCSO helped me find a host lab quickly and shaped my visit around an achievable research sprint. The collaboration continued beyond the fellowship.
The proposal-building mentorship was invaluable. We submitted a joint concept to a bilateral call and built a real cross-lab workflow.
The postdoc exchange gave me access to new instrumentation and a broader network. It was a turning point for my research direction.
Explore Our Opportunities
Fellowships are designed to strengthen collaborations around concrete scientific questions and shared methodologies.