Mourou-Strickland Programme
Presentation
The Mourou-Strickland Mobility Programme is an initiative designed by the French Embassy in Canada. Its aim is to encourage research collaboration between France and Canada and foster increased knowledge of specific research and innovation ecosystems in both countries.
The program is open to:
• researchers from Canada who are interested in traveling to France to explore the French ecosystem.
• researchers from France who are interested in traveling to Canada to explore the Canadian ecosystem.
The Mourou-Strickland Mobility Programme provides seed grant to encourage new cross-border bilateral cooperation and knowledge exchange.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must:
- have a permanent or tenure-track position.
- be affiliated with a Canadian university (outside of Quebec) or a public French university or institution.
The grant
The grant includes:
• 1 round-trip economy-class flight to Canada or to France;
• a contribution toward subsistence costs (5 fixed daily allowances).
Call for applications
The call for projects for 2026 is now closed.
Find the guidelines and application form here
If you have any questions, please write to us at: science.ottawa-amba [@] diplomatie.gouv.fr
This programme is named in honor of the Nobel laureates Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland, who have made significant contributions to the field of laser physics.