IAST Multi-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027Toulouse, France
2-3 year funded postdoc in social & behavioral sciences, Toulouse
The Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse (IAST) is offering multi-year postdoctoral research fellowships for outstanding scholars in the social, behavioral, and life sciences.
- Host
- Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse
- Age limit
- None
- Degree
- PhD / Doctorate
- Experience
- None
- Language
- English
Can you apply?
- Researchers who hold (or will hold by the fellowship start date) a PhD in a relevant discipline
- Early-career postdoctoral scholars with a strong publication record or demonstrated research potential
- Candidates working in social, behavioral, or life sciences with an appetite for interdisciplinary inquiry
- Open to applicants of all nationalities (confirm eligibility details on the official IAST page)
- Researchers able to commit to 2-3 years of in-residence research at IAST in Toulouse, France
What you get
- Multi-year employment under a civil servant contract governed by French law (2-3 years)
- Salary set by French civil servant pay scales (amount not specified by the host; verify on official site)
- Access to France’s comprehensive social security, healthcare, and employee benefits system
- Research support, including access to IAST’s seminar series, working groups, and visiting scholar program
- Opportunity to collaborate with faculty and researchers at TSE and IAST’s international partner institutions
- A supportive environment for producing high-impact research in the social and behavioral sciences
Applying
- 01Visit the official IAST Research Fellowships page (linked above) and read all eligibility requirements and application instructions carefully.
- 02Prepare your application materials: cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement or proposal, writing samples, and a list of publications.
- 03Register your referees early so they have sufficient time to submit their letters of recommendation by the reference letter deadline.
- 04Submit your completed application through the IAST online portal before November 15, 2026.
- 05Ensure your referees submit their letters by November 30, 2026.
- 06Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews; final decisions are typically announced in early 2027.
Common questions
Is this postdoctoral research… funded?
Paid position; exact salary discussed with successful applicants
Who can apply?
Nationality: Worldwide
Education: PhD / Doctorate
Age: None
Is there an application fee?
Free
When is the deadline?
15 November 2026
How do I apply?
Apply directly on the official website: tse-fr.eu. Potenue does not collect applications.
Full description
The Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse (IAST) is offering multi-year postdoctoral research fellowships for outstanding scholars in the social, behavioral, and life sciences. Affiliated with the Toulouse School of Economics (TSE) and supported by an international consortium, IAST fellowships provide 2 to 3 years of funded research in one of Europe’s most dynamic academic environments.
Application deadline: 15 November 2026.
What Is the IAST Research Fellowship?
The IAST Research Fellowship is a postdoctoral research opportunity designed for researchers at the beginning of their academic careers.
The fellowship allows researchers to work full-time on their research while becoming part of IAST’s interdisciplinary research community.
IAST is particularly interested in research connected to understanding human behavior and organization and encourages researchers to engage with disciplines beyond their own.The institute brings together researchers from multiple fields, creating an environment where economists, political scientists, psychologists, sociologists, historians, anthropologists and researchers from other disciplines can interact and collaborate.
What Will You Do?
As an IAST fellow, you will pursue independent research at the frontier of social and behavioral sciences within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. You will participate in IAST’s seminars, workshops, and working group activities, engage with resident and visiting researchers, and contribute meaningfully to the Institute’s intellectual community. The fellowship is specifically designed to offer both the time and the scholarly environment needed for ambitious, high-impact research programs.
Fields and Areas of Study
IAST welcomes applicants from a broad range of disciplines in the social, behavioral, and life sciences, including:
- Economics and Behavioral Economics
- Political Science and Political Economy
- Psychology (cognitive, social, and evolutionary)
- Anthropology (social, cultural, and evolutionary)
- Biology and Evolutionary Life Sciences
- Cognitive Science and Neuroscience
- Law and Legal Studies
- Management Science and Organizational Behavior
- Philosophy of Science and Ethics
- Sociology and Social Theory
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All quick facts
- Feature
- Details
- Opportunity
- IAST Research Fellowship 2027
- Host Institution
- Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse
- University
- Toulouse School of Economics / Université Toulouse Capitole
- Location
- Toulouse, France
- Opportunity Type
- Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
- Duration
- 2 years
- Contract
- Fixed-term public-sector contract
- Application Deadline
- 15 November 2026
- Recommendation Letter Deadline
- 30 November 2026
- PhD Requirement
- PhD completed after December 2023 and before September 2027
- Minimum Degree Required
- PhD / Doctorate
- Age Limit
- None
- Nationality
- Worldwide
- Work Experience
- None
- Application Fee
- Free
- Application Language
- English
- Salary
- Paid position; exact salary discussed with successful applicants
- Office & Equipment
- Provided
- Relocation Support
- Available
