Albertine Foundation Transatlantic Research Partnership Grant Program 2026

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About Albertine Foundation Transatlantic Research Partnership Grant Program

The TRP grant supports innovative, interdisciplinary research projects jointly led by scholars in the United States and France. It emphasizes research that addresses pressing societal challenges, fosters transatlantic collaboration, and enhances the global relevance of academic work.The initiative serves as an incubator for bold research projects and prepares scholars for participation in EU-funded research programs, including ERC grants, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, and COST Actions.

• Sponsor Organisation: Albertine Foundation

Benefits of Albertine Foundation Transatlantic Research Partnership Grant Program

• Grant Amount: Up to $20,000 over two years

• Eligible Expenses:

  • Travel and accommodation

  • Visiting scholar fees (where applicable)

  • Research dissemination efforts (publications, workshops, conferences)

• Networking Opportunities: Access to support from the French Embassy’s cultural and scientific services, Villa Albertine, and France Science for visibility and professional development

Albertine Foundation Transatlantic Research Partnership Grant Program Requirements

• Scholars affiliated with research institutions in the US and France

• Ph.D. holders with no more than eight years of research experience post-Ph.D., including career breaks

• Early career researchers and first-generation scholars are strongly encouraged to apply

• Both applicants must maintain institutional contracts during the grant period

• Partnerships may include collaborators from outside the US-French academic system

Application Date and Process

1. Prepare Joint Application:

   • Both US and French scholars serve as vice-PIs

   • Collaboration must demonstrate long-term transnational partnership potential

2. Required Documents:

   • Joint cover letter

   • 1,500-word research proposal detailing expected outcomes and dissemination plans

   • Completed budget

   • CVs for both applicants including publication lists

   • Letters of intent from both institutions

   • Any additional supporting documents as required

3. Submission Deadline: February 15, 2026

Application Deadline

15 February, 2026

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