Paris, July 21 2023

A New Climate for Social Sciences
Postdoctoral Research Program at Sciences Po on the Environment


Sciences Po is proud to announce the results of the selection for its postdoctoral research program on the environment, "A New Climate for Social Sciences - Bruno Latour Fund." This program is dedicated to the study of environmental and climate transformations and is co-directed by Pierre Charbonnier and Charlotte Halpern, researchers at the Center for European Studies and Comparative Politics at Sciences Po.

By this autumn of 2023, ten young researchers will join one of Sciences Po's 11 research centers. Through their research and teaching, they will contribute to consolidating and developing Sciences Po's environmental expertise in a resolutely interdisciplinary approach over the next three years.

The awardees, along with their affiliated laboratories, are:

• Pia Bailleul, Center for International Studies
• Camille Besombes, médialab
• Bastien Cabot, Center for History
• Inès Calvo, Center for International Studies
• Anastasiya Halauniova, Centre for the Sociology of Organisations
• Gustav Kalm, Law School’s research centre
• Thomas Kayzel, Center for European Studies and Comparative Politics
• Oda Nedregard, Department of Economics
• Cassandre Rey-Thibault, Center for European Studies and Comparative Politics
• Emelyn Rude, Center for History

This scientific program has generated considerable interest, attracting applicants from around the world. The selection of these ten young researchers was based on their academic excellence, ability to conduct innovative research, and commitment to deepening our understanding of current environmental and climate challenges.

The selection committee, led by Pierre Charbonnier (philosopher, Center for European Studies and Comparative Politics), included Lucas Chancel (economist, Center for Research on Social Inequalities), Sophie Dubuisson-Quellier (sociologist, Centre for the Sociology of Organisations), Jérôme Gaillardet (geochemist, Institut de physique du globe de Paris, Université Paris Cité), Charlotte Halpern (political scientist, Center for European Studies and Comparative Politics), Giacomo Parrinello (historian, Center for History), Alain Pottage (jurist, Department of Law), Géraldine Pflieger (University of Geneva), and Sandrine Revet (anthropologist, Center for International Studies).

The Bruno Latour Fund represents Sciences Po's commitment to cutting-edge research on environmental transformations and intellectual cooperation. By providing a stimulating environment, Sciences Po positions itself as a key player in shaping debates and policies related to environmental and climate issues. The Fund is supported by ADEME, Caisse des Dépôts, BNP Paribas, Fondation Daniel et Nina Carasso, Rothschild & Co, VINCI, VINCI Autoroutes and Leonard.

We warmly congratulate the ten winning researchers and are delighted to welcome them to our research and education community.