Th
e Normandy Region welcomes candidates in all fields, with a preference for projects that focus on the following fields that are part of its specialization strategy:
- Agriculture
- Marine Sciences
- Forestry
- Sustainable energy
- Human health
- Veterinary science
- Sustainable digitilization
- Green transportation
- Risk management
Up to 2 grants awarded
3 to 12 months in the Normandy region
Award start period: September 2026 - May 2027
The Normandy region has three universities, seven engineering schools, three business schools, three schools of arts and architecture, eight national research organizations with local implantations, and many other institutions of higher education and research.
The primary higher education hubs, Caen and Rouen, host 33,000 and 27,000 students respectively. There are degree programs in a wide variety of fields, including : law, health, sciences, commerce, management, languages, architecture, fine arts, management, information-communication, logistics, technology, tourism, maritime studies
You can conduct research at any university or research center in the Normandy region. Higher education and research are primarily concentrated in the following three cities: Caen, Rouen, and Le Havre. Other possible locations include: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Elbeuf, Saint-Lô, Evreux, Dieppe, Flers, Alençon, and Vire.
Grantees are expected to reside in the Normandy region for the duration of their grant.
For further information on higher education in Normandy, please visit Choose Normandy website.
Application deadline is September 15, 2025.
The application process is administered by the Institute of International Education. For further information and to apply, please consult IIE's program page.
If you have not already established ties with a host institution in the region and are planning to solicit the required letter of invitation, click here for an electronic letter in PDF format from the Franco-American Commission explaining to potential hosts what the program is, how it is funded, and what the requirements for hosting would be.
Contact person: Charlotte Goodwin, Program Officer - US Grantees, cgoodwin@fulbright-france.org
€2,800 (approx. $2,960) per month. There is no allocation for accompanying dependents. Applicants are responsible for finding their own housing, although some host institutions may facilitate the process.
International travel allowance provided for grantee only. All research scholars receive a travel allowance of €1,200 (approx. $1,300).
Visa fees will be waived for Fulbright grantees and their accompanying dependents. The Fulbright Commission will provide support and guidance for the visa process.
English is sufficient. However, feasibility of conducting the project must be demonstrated in the project statement.
Normandy is a popular destination thanks to its famous beaches, rich history (from the Dukes of Normandy to the Impressionists to the D-Day landings), beautiful countryside, and delicious local cuisine.
For more information about the region in English, see the following site.
