FAQ

How does the applicant get its login ?
The applicant has to create its own login.

Are there any restrictions regarding host countries or nationalities ?
No, there is none.

What are the deadlines to start the fellowship ?
The post doctoral project may start on September 1st, 2025 the earliest, and on very beginning of January 2026 the latest.

May the project be drafted in english ?
Yes, the project may either be drafted in french or in english, as the applicant’s convenience.

May the applicant add a third recommendation’s letter to its folder ?
Yes, he may add one or several recommendation’s letters .

When the applicant is submitting a project to be achieved in two host laboratories, does he have to submit two invitation letters ?
Yes , he has to provide two invitation letters mentioning the date and duration of its stay.

In which language the letters should be drafted ?
They should be drafted either in french or in english. In case of another language it should be posted with a translation in French or in English.

A scientific researcher wishes to keep its letter confidential, may he send the document directly to the Foundation ?
Any personality who wishes to transmit a letter (dated and signed) may send it either by post, or by email (to secretariat@fondationfyssen.fr). In any case all documents should be received BEFORE the deadline of the call.

My viva is scheduled after the closing date, what document do I have to provide to be added to my folder?
You will have to add a letter from your thesis director certifying your viva will be achieved before December 31st, 2025.

What is the deadline if I need to replace documents in my folder?
You may add or delete any document before the final validation of your folder.
Once clicked, you will not have access to your folder anymore and shall have to contact the Foundation in case of a mistake and send us the document to be replaced.