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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 18th 2027, 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 18th, 2027 @ 11:59pm EST.

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- 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
  
  Let me type
- Date of Birth
  
  MonthDayYear
  2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
- 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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- 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
  
  0/200
- Accomplishment 2
  
  0/200
- Accomplishment 3
  
  0/200
- 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)
  
  Other
- Summary of Your Research Subject in the US
  
  0/1000
- Expected date for thesis defense
  
  MonthDayYear
  2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
- 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
- Host Institution
- French host University or Institution
- French Laboratory Name
  Please enter the UM/UMR code for your French lab. If you are unsure, please contact your French PI.
- Is your French host institution or laboratory associated with any of the following organizations:
- French Institution Address
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip CodeCountry
- Your Project
- Is your application linked to an existing collaboration between your American and French advisors ?
- Description of Collaboration
  
  0/1000
- Please Select Up to Two Research Fields Related to Your Thesis Project
  
  Other
- Summary of your research in France and how it relates to your thesis project (In English) :
  
  0/1000
- How many months do you plan on spending at your host laboratory in France?
  Please enter a number between 4 and 9. Chateaubriand does not finance stays for periods shorter than 4 months, or longer than 9 months.
- Expected date of arrival in France
  
  MonthDayYear
  2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearFellow must arrive between September 1, 2027 and April 30, 2028
- Project Advisor
- Project Advisor Full Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Project Advisor Department
- Project Advisor Email address
  example@example.com
- Project Advisor Phone Number :
  
  Country CodeArea CodePhone Number
- Financial Support
- Will you receive any funds from your American university/institution while in France? I.e. an assistantship, fellowship, etc.
- If yes, please specify amount
- Will you receive additional financial support while in France?
- If yes, please specify amount and source
- Have You Applied for Other Fellowships?
- If yes, specify fellowship name, amount and when laureates will be selected
- 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.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- 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.
- 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?
  
  Other
- Would you wish to be contacted in the future for Chateaubriand Alumni Events & Programs?
- 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?
- 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.
- File Upload
  
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- 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.
- Should be Empty:

Chateaubriand Fellowship Program - STEM

Personal Information

Contact Details

TO SAVE PROGRESS & RETURN LATER, SCROLL TO BOTTOM OF APPLICATION.

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