Call for Applications: Mobility Grant for New Zealand Researchers Collaborating with France on Horizon Europe Projects 
New Zealand’s recent association with Horizon Europe Pillar II represents a significant opportunity to enhance research cooperation between France and New Zealand.
In this context, the university sectors of both countries aim to capitalise on this momentum and strengthen research-driven strategic partnerships, as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding signed by France Universités and Universities New Zealand on 4 November 2024.
This mobility grant, established in 2025, is designed to support the development of joint Horizon Europe proposals involving researchers from France and New Zealand.
Recognising that in-person collaboration is essential for building strong joint proposals, this grant offers financial support to New Zealand university researchers to conduct a research visit in France. The goal is to co-develop Horizon Europe proposals with one or more identified French partners.
Eligibility
To be eligible applicants must:
- Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident (Note: Dual French-New Zealand nationals are not eligible).
- Be employed as academic researchers or research-only staff at a New Zealand university, in any discipline or field.
- Provide evidence of initial contact with one or more targeted French researchers interested in jointly applying for a Horizon Europe call.
- Have the in-principle support of their home university.
Note: There is no requirement for the applicant to speak or understand French
Value and Number awarded:
One or more awards will be made each year.
- The French Embassy will award grants of:
- NZD 4,000 for research visits to mainland France.
- NZD 3,000 for research visits to New Caledonia or French Polynesia.
No award will be granted if the selection panel is of the opinion that there is no candidate who is of sufficient merit.
Opening date
18 July 2025
Closing date:
30 September 2025
How to apply:
Check your eligibility.
Please use this link to acccess the regulations for this award.
Applying for the award is an on-line application process. A link to the application website is available here.
Decisions:
No later than 30 November 2025.