Call for proposals: Scientific Mediation France 2027
The Roullier Endowment Fund is launching its first call for proposals dedicated to the dissemination of scientific knowledge in support of sustainable agriculture: “AAP Scientific Mediation France 2027”.
This call for proposals will enable organisations serving the general interest to receive funding of up to €50,000 to design and implement ambitious scientific mediation initiatives. It forms part of the Roullier Endowment Fund’s mission to foster, study and promote sustainable agriculture by strengthening the dialogue between science and society.
The aim is to support innovative initiatives that make scientific knowledge relating to sustainable agriculture, soil, water, biodiversity and major environmental issues accessible to as many people as possible.
Projects carried out in France may be funded for a period of one to three years.
The projects supported may take the form of, amongst other things, permanent or temporary exhibitions, serious games, podcasts, outreach workshops, educational games, teaching packs, documentaries, apps, festivals, science villages or any other innovative science outreach initiative. Original projects will be particularly welcome. Existing initiatives remain eligible provided they target new audiences, use new media or are scaled up or down.
Apply
Download the concept note and view the full application guidelines on the page dedicated to the call for proposals.
Together, let’s bring science closer to the public and help ensure that sustainable agriculture is better understood, shared and promoted at a local level.
Apply for the call for proposals
In 2027, only those projects that demonstrate a genuine contribution to the theme of the ‘Scientific Mediation in France’ call for proposals and that meet the specifications (available for download below) will be selected.
The selection process will take place in two stages:
Phase 1: Project leaders may apply for this call for proposals between 12 November 2026 and 24 January 2027 at midnight. The concept note must be sent by email to mediationfrance@fdroullier.org, the date and time of receipt will be taken as proof (see the ‘Apply’ section below).
Some projects will be selected to proceed to Phase 2.
Phase 2: The project leader will be required to complete an application form, which will be sent to them (this is more comprehensive than the concept note), and will be interviewed by the selection panel for around 30 minutes in early September 2027. The interview may take place in person or via videoconference; the choice will be at the project leader’s discretion.
Target project organisers
This call for projects is aimed at French project organisers.
Commercial organisations and individuals are not eligible to apply.
To be eligible, the project organiser must be a legal entity serving the public interest and active in the fields of science communication, scientific culture, education, research, teaching, the environment or regional development.
How to respond to the call for proposals
To apply for the ‘Médiation scientifique France 2027’ call for proposals, please email your Concept Note in PDF format to mediationfrance@fdroullier.org by midnight on 24 January 2027.
The project leader should state the following in the subject line of the email: [AAP-Médiation Scientifique France] – [Nom du projet].
Documents available: Concept note and terms of reference
FAQ – Call for Proposals
- Submission of applications: until 24 January 2027.
- Announcement of projects selected for Phase 1: the week of 25 May 2027.
- For projects selected for Phase 2: submission of the full application in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Roullier Endowment Fund, followed by an interview (in person or via videoconference) in early September 2027, lasting approximately 30 minutes.
What is the amount of funding offered and what does it cover?
The amount of funding awarded may be up to €50,000 per project, spread over a period of one to three years. No fixed funding rate is imposed. However, projects receiving co-funding will be given priority.
Regarding eligible costs:
- Staff costs: salaries, payroll charges, hourly rates and remuneration directly linked to the project.
- Travel expenses related to the implementation of the project.
- Consumables required to carry out science outreach activities.
- Costs relating to educational design and production, promotion, dissemination and external services.
Ineligible costs:
- Tangible or intangible investments are eligible only up to the amount of their depreciation over the duration of the project.
Do projects have to be based in a specific geographical area?
Yes. The project must be carried out in France and led by an organisation with its registered office in France.
What documents must be provided with the application?
To apply, you must:
- Please send the completed concept note, using the template provided in the call for proposals, with the following subject line in the email: [AAP-Médiation Scientifique France] – [Project name], to the following address: mediationfrance@fdroullier.org.
An additional application pack will be requested in phase 2 for shortlisted projects.
Is the funding paid in one or more instalments?
The funding is paid in the form of a grant under an agreement signed with the successful applicants. The Roullier Endowment Fund will carry out regular monitoring of the project, its indicators and its results throughout the duration of the project.