This information is specific to the GROW opportunity for France.

See Dear Colleague Letter NSF 16-012 for information on how to apply. For additional information on the GROW program, check the program webpage or email inquiries to grow@nsf.gov. Note that external websites not maintained by NSF may become inactive over time.

GROW in France

• Partner institution: Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MESRI)
• Partner institution web site with potential host institutions - http://www.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/cid74816/grow-program-en.html
• Duration: One visit of three to twelve months.
• Eligibility of French hosts: eligibility of the French host laboratories has to be approved by the MESRI before the submission to NSF.
• Support: The host French institution makes a mandatory contribution toward support of the GROW Fellow. Between 400-1,700 euros per month for living expenses and research activities, depending on the stature of the PhD candidate (on tenure or on reserve) during his/her stay and the location of host institution. Part of this contribution may be in kind.
• Additional Links:
• U.S. Embassy in France: http://france.usembassy.gov/
• Embassy of France in Washington, DC: http://www.ambafrance-us.org/
• NSF Europe Office email address - nsfeurope@nsf.gov
• MESRI GROW France email address: growfrance@recherche.gouv.fr

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