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Annual sessions
IAS UM6P structures residencies around two recurring cycles each year.
Residencies at IAS UM6P
The Institute for Advanced Studies at University Mohammed VI Polytechnic welcomes scholars, researchers, and artists for full-time residencies in Ben Guerir, Morocco. The program is built for sustained work, interdisciplinary exchange, and meaningful engagement with the wider IAS UM6P community.
The Fall 2026 call has now closed. The next residency call opens on September 1, 2026. Until then, applicants are encouraged to review IAS programs, refine their project, and prepare the required documents.
Format
Full-time on campus
Rhythm
Two annual sessions
Profile
Researchers, scholars, and artists
Up to 6
Months in residence
Residencies are designed for deep work, regular exchange, and sustained presence.
On site
Campus requirement
Residents are expected to live and work on the UM6P campus in Ben Guerir.
IAS fit
Research alignment
Projects should connect clearly to IAS programs, chairs, or interdisciplinary themes.
About the program
Time, structure, and a serious research setting
IAS UM6P residencies are intended for people whose work benefits from protected time, academic dialogue, and daily immersion in a wider research ecosystem.
The residency program at IAS UM6P offers scholars, researchers, and artists the conditions needed to pursue ambitious work within a focused academic environment. Residents join an institute shaped by long-form inquiry, international conversation, and interdisciplinary encounter.
The expectation is straightforward: come to campus, work seriously, engage generously with the life of the institute, and develop a project that contributes to scientific, intellectual, or artistic debate.
- Full-time presence. Residents are expected to live and work on the UM6P campus during the agreed residency period.
- Strong thematic fit. The most compelling applications connect clearly to IAS programs, chairs, or broader interdisciplinary questions.
- Contribution to institute life. Residents are expected to take part in seminars, discussions, and the intellectual life of IAS UM6P.
Who can apply
Researchers, scholars, and artists
A PhD is expected for scientific applicants. Artists are assessed through the quality of their body of work, achievements, and the relevance of the proposed residency project.
Research setting
University Mohammed VI Polytechnic campus
Residents benefit from laboratories, libraries, seminar spaces, and the intellectual life of a major research university environment in Ben Guerir.
Residency rhythm
Calls are published within formal windows
Applications submitted outside the official call period are not reviewed. Each annual session is announced separately with its own practical calendar.
Annual calendar
How the residency cycle works
IAS UM6P organizes two residency periods each year. Calls are announced separately, and only complete files submitted within the official application window are reviewed.
Next call
Spring session
The next application window opens on September 1, 2026 for residencies beginning in January 2027.
Call opens
September 1, 2026
Review and selection
Communicated after committee evaluation
Residency period
January to June
Second yearly cycle
Fall session
The second annual session runs from July to December. Its corresponding call is announced separately in spring.
Residency period
July to December
Call timing
Published with the official announcement
Format
Full-time and on campus
Evaluation criteria
What the committee looks for
Applications are assessed on the strength of the candidate, the coherence and originality of the proposal, and the relevance of the project to IAS UM6P research life.
- Research experience, level of excellence, participation in international research networks, and the quality of scientific or artistic achievements.
- Internal coherence of the proposal, originality within the field, and the potential significance of the proposed work.
- Clear correspondence between the project and one or more IAS programs, chairs, themes, or long-term intellectual priorities.
Selection process
A clear review path
Each application moves through successive stages to ensure academic rigor, fairness, and alignment with the institute's mission.
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Eligibility and completeness check
The file is reviewed for completeness, including the CV, proposal, publications, and supporting materials.
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Expert evaluation
Eligible applications are assessed for originality, feasibility, methodological strength, and fit with IAS priorities.
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Notification and preparation
Selected candidates receive a formal response together with practical information on dates, housing, and next steps.
Application file
Documents required for submission
The application file should allow the committee to evaluate both your track record and the clarity of the project you want to pursue at IAS UM6P.
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Document
Letter of intention
A concise statement explaining your motivation, objectives, and the contribution you hope to make to the IAS community.
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Document
Curriculum vitae
A full CV covering academic qualifications, professional experience, publications, and relevant positions.
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Document
Selected publications or equivalent work
One to four representative outputs that best demonstrate your expertise and contribution to your field.
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Short format
Project summary
A brief overview that makes the central question, objectives, and significance of the project immediately clear.
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3 to 10 pages
Expanded project proposal
A detailed proposal describing context, methodology, expected outcomes, and relevance to IAS UM6P and its research programs.
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Submission route
Official online form
Once the call opens, all documents must be uploaded through the official application form. Incomplete files are not considered.
Resident support
Everything needed to do serious work
The residency package is designed to reduce friction, protect research time, and make full participation in the life of the institute possible.
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Housing on campus
Residents are hosted in individual suites within shared villas, balancing comfort and community.
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Round-trip travel support
International residents receive travel support so geography does not become a barrier to participation.
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Access to UM6P facilities
Residents benefit from laboratories, libraries, offices, and the wider research infrastructure of the campus.
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Interdisciplinary community
Seminars, colloquia, and day-to-day exchange place each residency within a broader intellectual conversation.
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Protected research time
The residency is built around concentration, writing, experimentation, and sustained project development.
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Public and scholarly engagement
Residents can contribute to lectures, seminars, editorial projects, and the wider public life of IAS UM6P.
Preparing for the next call?
The next IAS UM6P residency call opens on September 1, 2026. This is the right moment to identify the
relevant IAS program, refine your proposal, and assemble a complete application file.
Contact
Questions before the next call opens?
Reach out if you need clarification on eligibility, documents, or the residency calendar. The IAS team can help you understand fit, requirements, and the application process.
Email
IAS Residency Team
Phone
Admissions support
Address
UM6P Campus
Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco