Visiting Scholars Programme at Green college, University of British Columbia
Calls for participation
Application deadline: Sunday February 8, 2026, 11:59pm (PST)
This programme supports long research stays (for a period of 2 to 6 months) at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver campus).
The purpose of this programme is to enable permanent researchers affiliated with French public universities and research organisations (CNRS, Inserm, INRAE, Institut Pasteur, INRIA, etc.) to spend a few months at the University of British Columbia to develop a research project, expand and structure partnerships.
Visiting scholars are expected to remain full-time on the university site for the entire duration of their stay. The host principal investigator will provide the visiting scholar with access to facilities, equipment, and resources within the university.
Please find below all the information needed to apply.
1- Research areas
The priority research areas are those defined during the first joint committee on science, technology, and innovation between France and Canada in 2023:
- Emerging technologies: AI, quantum sciences, mathematics, societal impact, etc.
- Health: global health, public health policy, genomics, molecular biology, mathematics etc.
- Oceanic and polar sciences: oceanography, biodiversity, marine ecology, data science, etc.
- Energy: renewable energies, net-zero transition, sustainability, etc.
2- Fellowship conditions
The laureate will receive support including:
- A round-trip economy-class airfare between France and Canada
- Accommodation at Green College, UBC (Guest Accommodation, private studio; children and pets not allowed). Candidates wishing to come with their partner must provide a brief biography of their partner for evaluation (as they will also join the college community). Please note that costs related to double occupancy will not be covered under this residency
- Breakfast and dinner at Green College (5 days per week). Other meals and expenses are the responsibility of the awardee
- Non-European awardees requiring a visa to enter Canada are responsible for the procedures and costs of obtaining the visa
Visa applications may take 2 to 3 months; awardees must begin the process as soon as results are announced. They must inform the Embassy of France in Canada of the progress of their application.
3- Application process
The entire application file must be written in English.
Applications must be submitted by sending all required documents as a single PDF file (max size 6 MB) to the Embassy of France in Canada at:
science.vancouver-cslt [at] diplomatie.gouv.fr
When sending your application, please explicitly indicate in the email subject line: First name LAST NAME – Application Green College 2026
Your application will be processed once you have received a confirmation email of receipt.
- Application form (in English)
- A short curriculum vitae including your 5 most significant publications (700 words)
- A cover letter
- An invitation letter from a UBC professor co-signed by the director of the research unit (Vancouver campus)
- A copy of your passport
4- Timeline
- Deadline for submission: Sunday, February 8, 2026, 11:59 PM (PST)
- Results announcement: Early March
- Programme period: Early September to early December 2026
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