Calls
Grenoble launches call for international guest professorships and visiting scientists
Following the success of the Unite! Research School in Autrans, several participants expressed interest in returning to Grenoble as visiting professors or visiting scientists.
The Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) has now launched its internal IRGA call – Initiatives de Recherche Grenoble Alpes – offering a dedicated programme for hosting international researchers on short-term visits.
Who can apply?
Although the programme is designed for international academics, applications must be submitted internally by a permanent UGA staff member (a researcher, teacher-researcher, or research engineer with a PhD) affiliated with a UGA research unit.
The “Accueil de scientifiques invités internationaux” scheme specifically targets academics currently employed at an institution outside France. Interested candidates should first contact their potential host in Grenoble — for example, colleagues met during the Research School — as the UGA host must act as the project leader.
What funding is available?
The programme supports 1–2-month stays, in one or two periods of at least one month each. Visits may combine research with teaching or training activities where relevant.
Eligible costs include:
Proposals can be submitted at any time via the UGA DEPOSIBUS platform.
Evaluation and funding decisions are made in several selection rounds, with the next deadlines:
For more information and support consult Appel à projets IRGA – Initiatives de Recherche Grenoble Alpes
The Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) has now launched its internal IRGA call – Initiatives de Recherche Grenoble Alpes – offering a dedicated programme for hosting international researchers on short-term visits.
Who can apply?
Although the programme is designed for international academics, applications must be submitted internally by a permanent UGA staff member (a researcher, teacher-researcher, or research engineer with a PhD) affiliated with a UGA research unit.
The “Accueil de scientifiques invités internationaux” scheme specifically targets academics currently employed at an institution outside France. Interested candidates should first contact their potential host in Grenoble — for example, colleagues met during the Research School — as the UGA host must act as the project leader.
What funding is available?
The programme supports 1–2-month stays, in one or two periods of at least one month each. Visits may combine research with teaching or training activities where relevant.
Eligible costs include:
- Living and local expenses (daily allowance, accommodation, and local transport), according to UGA rules.
- Travel costs covered by a fixed lump sum of €500 or €1,000, depending on the country of origin.
Proposals can be submitted at any time via the UGA DEPOSIBUS platform.
Evaluation and funding decisions are made in several selection rounds, with the next deadlines:
- 10 December 2025 (12:00)
- 15 February 2026
- 15 May 2026
- 15 November 2026 (12:00)
For more information and support consult Appel à projets IRGA – Initiatives de Recherche Grenoble Alpes