2023-2024 Chateaubriand Fellowship Program

Chateaubriand Fellowship Program - STEM

Application form
Welcome to the Chateaubriand Fellowship Program application for STEM. This program allows young scholars to broaden their experience and networks by spending several months at a French higher-education institution. The fellows will be able to engage in dissertation research and interact with a French mentor and scholars.

Application Guidelines:
- All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. You will not be able to submit your application until all required items are complete.
- You do not need to complete this application in one sitting. To save your response, click "Save" located at the bottom of the page (Submit Application section). You will be able to access any work saved during your next session. However, once you SUBMIT your application, you CANNOT make changes to it.
- To submit your application, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click "Review Answers" - you will then be able to review your application and submit it.
- The application must be submitted by the deadline, January 25th 2026, no later than 11:59pm EST, including all documents and the letter(s) of recommendation.
Additional Tips:
- Have the fellowship description available for reference, as well as the eligibility & guidelines: https://chateaubriand-fellowship.org/stem-application/
- Prepare answers to longer questions ahead; you can copy and paste information into all text boxes.
- Prepare required documents and save them in PDF format.
- Submit all documents, except the letter of recommendation, in a single PDF file in the format of ''Last Name_First Name_Supporting_Docs''
- Review your application for errors
- Please have your recommender(s) send your letter of recommendation to assistant.dc@ambascience-usa.org. Please have them write in the subject line Applicant LAST NAME_Applicant FIRST NAME - STEM LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION.
Required Documents:
- Detailed description of your thesis
- Letter of support from your US advisor
- Letter of invitation from your project advisor in France
- One letter of recommendation
- Copies of your transcripts
- We will not review incomplete applications.
Please consult the guidelines for instructions, including content and format requirements.

Optional Documents:
- Second letter of recommendation
PDF Documents only.

If you have any questions or difficulties during the application process, feel free to reach out to assistant.dc@ambascience-usa.org
Please keep in mind that the application must be submitted, along with the letter of recommendation, by January 25th, 2026 @ 11:59pm EST.

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Personal Information
Personal Information
First Name*
As it appears on your passport
Preferred Name
If different than your legal name
Last Name*
As it appears on your passport
Gender*

MaleFemaleNon-BinaryI prefer not to sayLet me type
Date of Birth *

MonthDayYear
Country of Birth*
City of Birth*
State of Birth*
Country of Citizenship*
Second Country of Citizenship*
If applicable*
Contact Details
Primary Email Address*
example@example.com
Secondary Email Address*
Please provide a different alternate email address (e.g. professional, university, personal, etc.) that can be used to contact you if you cannot be reached via your primary email address.
Permanent Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number
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Academic Background
This page collects information about your academic background, including academic degrees, accomplishments, and previous fellowship(s) if applicable.
Academic Curriculum
Degree 1 (Most Recent)*
Degree 2
Degree 3
Fellowships
Fellowship 1 (Most Recent)
Fellowship 2
Fellowship 3
Fellowship 4
Fellowship 5
Publications
Publication 1 (Most Recent)
Publication 2
Publication 3
Publication 4
Publication 5
Conferences
Conference 1 (Most Recent)
Conference 2
Conference 3
Conference 4
Conference 5
Accomplishments

Enter up to three of your most significant professional accomplishments, starting with the most significant. These may include honors, awards, publications, exhibitions, conferences, etc.
Accomplishment 1*

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Accomplishment 2

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Accomplishment 3

0/200

Research in the US
U.S. Institution
US University or Institution*
Name of US Laboratory*
Address of your US Institution*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Thesis Information
Thesis Title*
Major / Specialty / Discipline (Select 1)*

MathPhysicsEarth ScienceChemistryBiology / HealthEngineeringSTIC / Computer ScienceAgronomyOther
Summary of Your Research Subject in the US*

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Expected date for thesis defense *

MonthDayYear
Date
US THESIS ADVISOR
US Thesis Advisor Full Name*

First NameLast Name
US Thesis Advisor Department*
US Thesis Advisor Email *
example@example.com
US Thesis Advisor Phone Number

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number

References
Reference 1
Reference 1 - Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Reference 1 - University / Organisation *
Reference 1 - Position *
Reference 1 - Laboratory *
Reference 1 - Email*
example@example.com
Reference 1 - Phone number

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number
Reference 2
Reference 2 - Full Name

First NameLast Name
Reference 2 - University/Organisation
Reference 2 - Position
Reference 2 - Laboratory
Reference 2 - Email
example@example.com
Reference 2 - Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.

Letter of Recommendation
Please have your recommender(s) send their letters of recommendation to assistant.dc@ambascience-usa.org

Please have your recommenders submit your letters in PDF format, labeled as ''Applicant Last Name_Applicant First Name_STEM Letter of Recommendation''. The letters will be added to your application once it is submitted.

Survey
Level in French Listening*
Level in French Writing*
Level in French Speaking*
Level in French Reading*
How did you first learn about the Chateaubriand Fellowship program?*

Study Abroad OfficeProfessorOnline Article/PublicationAdvertisementChateaubriand WebsiteOther
Would you wish to be contacted in the future for Chateaubriand Alumni Events & Programs?*

YesNo
Study Abroad Contact

Please provide the name of the person in charge of study abroad programs in your Graduate School.
Study Abroad Contact - Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Study Abroad Contact - Email *
example@example.com
Comments/Suggestions for the application process?

Upload Documents
All applications require that you upload the following documents as a single PDF file EXCEPT for the letter of recommendation:
- Detailed description of your dissertation
- Letter of support from your US thesis advisor
- Letter of invitation from your project advisor in France
- One letter of recommendation. This will be added to your dossier after you submit your application. Please have your recommendation letters sent to assistant.dc@ambascience-usa.org. Please write in the subject line Applicant Last Name_Applicant First Name - STEM LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION. Letters of recommendation must be received by the application deadline.
- Copies of your transcript
Please consult the guidelines for instructions, including content and format requirements.

PLEASE SUBMIT AS A SINGLE PDF !

Only PDF documents are accepted.
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Statement of Understanding
Statement of Understanding
I declare that all the information in this application is true, accurate and complete to the best of knowledge. I understand that withholding, misrepresenting or giving false information will invalidate my application and make me ineligible for the Chateaubriand Fellowship.

I declare that all the information in this application is true, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that withholding, misrepresenting or giving false information will invalidate my application and make me ineligible for the Chateaubriand Fellowship.

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Personal Information

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Academic Curriculum

Fellowships

Publications

Conferences

Accomplishments

U.S. Institution

Thesis Information

US THESIS ADVISOR

Host Institution

Your Project

Project Advisor

Financial Support

Reference 1

Reference 2

Please have your recommender(s) send their letters of recommendation to assistant.dc@ambascience-usa.org

Study Abroad Contact

Statement of Understanding