Today, I received some amazing news: my application to the Institut Universitaire de France (IUF) has been accepted! The list of laureates was published today on the official bulletin of the ministry. I have been appointed as a junior member for the next five years. This is a great honor and I am grateful to all the people who supported me throughout the application process.
For some context: the IUF distinguishes every year around 200 academics in France of all disciplines, 100 “junior members” (under 40 years old) and 100 “senior members.” Laureates keep their job at their home university but receive a teaching reduction to focus on research work, research funds (15k€ per year), and a salary bonus. And a medal! 🙂
More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institut_Universitaire_de_France