Open to both Francophone and non-Francophone candidates, the program partners with leading French academic institutions, including Université Grenoble Alpes, offering courses taught in French or in English.
In addition to their academic studies, fellows will also join the Franco-American Leadership Program – a year-long series of lectures, masterclasses, site visits, and mentorship – offering full immersion in European innovation, culture, and policy.
The program aims to strengthen academic and cultural exchange between France and the U.S. and nurture future leaders. The Fellowship will encourage reflection on major global challenges, such as environmental challenges and sustainability; health and biotechnology; peace and security; social equity and democratic issues; digital technologies; and artificial intelligence.
In addition to their academic studies, fellows will also join the Franco-American Leadership Program – a year-long series of lectures, masterclasses, site visits, and mentorship – offering full immersion in European innovation, culture, and policy.
The program aims to strengthen academic and cultural exchange between France and the U.S. and nurture future leaders. The Fellowship will encourage reflection on major global challenges, such as environmental challenges and sustainability; health and biotechnology; peace and security; social equity and democratic issues; digital technologies; and artificial intelligence.
Fellowship benefits and funding
The Lafayette Fellowship provides:- A €1,500 monthly stipend from mid-July 2026 to the end of June 2027 to cover living expenses
- One year of tuition at a partner French institution for eligible programs
- Application fee waivers for French academic institutions and master’s programs
- Student visa fee waivers for one academic year
- A round-trip flight to and from France at the start and end of the program
- Coverage of travel costs and activities related to the Franco-American Leadership Program