As part of the I-SITE Excellence Program (P.E.I), the University of Montpellier (UM) has launched EXPLORE#9, the ninth edition of its call for projects supporting international mobility. This initiative aims to foster international collaborations and contribute to new ventures, with a total financial envelope of €360,000.
The program includes three components: support for individual or collective staff mobility (teachers, researchers, engineers, technicians, administrative staff) to explore new international projects; and support for individual doctoral student mobility for research stays aimed at strengthening strategic collaborations. Priority will be given to projects that create or expand student mobility programs, internationalized training, or initiate partnership research projects likely to receive future funding.
Priority is given to proposals targeting partners with a profile similar to UM, focused on research and interested in the "Nourish-Care-Protect" pillars. These proposals will receive 75% of the allocated funds, with the remaining 25% open to other partners.
Applicants are encouraged to reduce their environmental impact by favoring less polluting modes of transport. An ADEME calculation tool is provided to estimate CO2e emissions.
The deadline for submitting applications is January 29, 2027, at 11:59 PM Paris time. Results will be announced via email from the end of April 2027. Mobility must take place between May 15, 2027, and December 31, 2028.
For staff, financial support includes a daily allowance capped and reimbursement of public transport costs, depending on the distance. For doctoral students, a lump sum contribution of a maximum of €3,500 is provided for travel and living expenses, supplemented by resources from the sending and/or hosting institutions.
Selection criteria include project coherence and quality, its potential for submitting training and research projects, the commitment of hosting and sending institutions, and the collaborative effect within the P.E.I.
