Promoting innovation and expertise through our Chairs of Excellence
The René Cassin Foundation has developed an innovative project by awarding 6-month René Cassin Excellence Grants to multi-disciplinary, French-speaking laureates of different nationalities. The aim is to encourage the emergence of a common project in Strasbourg, developed by the Chairholders in line with the theme defined in each edition.
This project was made possible thanks to funding from the Ville de Strasbourg, the Eurométropole, the Région Grand Est, the Collectivité européenne d’Alsace, the Ministère de l’Europe et des affaires étrangères and sponsorship from La Maison Hermès.
” The human face of the climate challenge “
We are looking for 6 personalities in Strasbourg to work on a joint, interdisciplinary research project.
The theme of this 2nd edition is: Humans and the climate challenge.
- Location & duration: in Strasbourg from September 2023 to February 2024
- Profile: Student and/or professional, regardless of age or nationality
- Language: French level B2
Your application must be received by May 14, 2023 and sent to chaires.renecassin@iidh.org and must include :
- Curriculum Vitae
- A note of intent
- A presentation of your project
- Two letters of recommendation
Candidates selected for this second edition will be notified individually no later than June 14, 2023. The Foundation will cover the following costs:
- Travel to Strasbourg (return trip from home country)
- Travel within Strasbourg (public transport pass, streetcar and bus, for the duration of the program)
- Accommodation for the duration of the program (shared by all participants)
- 600/month (PER DIEM) for 6 months
See the program presentation for full details.
” Childhood and armed conflict “
We are delighted to present the first program of the “René Cassin Chaires d’excellence”, a new and innovative program designed to encourage the emergence of concrete initiatives and actions in defense of human rights and freedoms.
We have selected 4 personalities from Cameroon, Greece and Mauritania who are currently working in Strasbourg on a joint, interdisciplinary research project on the theme: Childhood and armed conflict.
