Education Office
French Embassy
4101 Reservoir Rd. NW
Washington D.C. 20007
Tel: 202-944-6438
Fax: 202-944-6268
The Chateaubriand Fellowship is a grant offered by the Education Office of the Embassy of France in the United States.

Every year, it allows 15 doctorate students enrolled in American universities- to conduct research in France for 9 months. This program has two main goals :
  • 1. To allow American doctorate students to benefit from an experience in a French University.
  • 2. To develop Franco-American academic partnerships.
Chateaubriand recipients receive about 1300€/month, a round trip ticket to France, health insurance, and about 30 days per diem for travelling in France for research purposes.

The Chateaubriand Fellowship is highly competitive and the awarding of the fellowships is selective.

Factors considered in an evaluation of a candidate's application :
  • curriculum vitae ; list of publications, and academic transcripts
  • quality and relevance of the proposed project
  • letters of recommendation
  • letter of invitation
  • need to be in France for research