Research Units
The whole EFEO research program brings together its academic staff and visiting scholars to conduct interdisciplinary research. Through its diverse scholarly partnerships, the EFEO fosters transversal research [projects] both on a regional and international scale. This general research program is divided into two sectors:
EFEO News
Call for applications
Paris, France, 09 November 2025
As part of the ANR ChEDiL collaborative research project (Project ANR-23-CE27-0008), the EFEO is inviting applications for a position as a database and digital infrastructure engineer.The call for applications is open until 9 November 2025.
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Celebration of the centenary of the journal ''Arts Asiatiques''
Paris, France, 08 November 2025
Attend the conference organised to celebrate the centenary of the journal Arts Asiatiques on Saturday 8 November at the Guimet Museum, Jean-François Jarrige Auditorium.Programme
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New Publication
Maritime Exchange and Localization across the South China Sea
500 BC-AD 500
Frank Muyard & Liu Yi-chang
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Call for applications
Paris, France, 22 October 2025
As part of PSL University's Grand Programme de Recherche (GPR) "Faire collection", the EFEO is inviting applications for a temporary position in documentary research on the constitution of collections at the EFEO library.Application deadline: 22 October 2025
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Welcoming delegations to the EFEO 2026-2027
Paris, France, 14 October 2025
The recruitment campaign for delegates to the EFEO for the year 2026-2027 is now open. Applications must be submitted no later than 14 October 2025.Learn more (in French)
EFEO Field Scholarships - 1st Semester 2026
Paris, France, 10 October 2025
Call for applications for the EFEO Field Scholarships - 1st Semester 2026:
The deadline for submitting an application to an EFEO Field Scholarships for Master and PhD students enabling a field study in Asia at one of the EFEO centers is set to the 10th of Ocotber 2026.
New publication
Kyoto,
Cahiers d'Extrême-Asie, vol. 34 (2025)
Catastrophe and Prophecy in Tibetan Religious Contexts
Catastrophe et prophétie dans les contextes religieux tibétains
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Cahiers d'Extrême-Asie, vol. 34 (2025)
Catastrophe and Prophecy in Tibetan Religious Contexts
Catastrophe et prophétie dans les contextes religieux tibétains
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Call for applications
Paris, France, 03 October 2025
As part of the ANR AltLife-SSEA collaborative research project (Project-ANR- 25-CE55-0805), the EFEO is inviting applications for a postdoctoral/contract researcher position in anthropology.Application deadline : 3 October 2025
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