Welcome
EURAXESS - Researchers in Motion is a one-stop shop for researchers and innovators seeking to advance their careers and personal development by moving to other countries. We provide tailored information and support, free of charge, to researchers, entrepreneurs and research performing organisations. Our unique web portal offers job, funding and hosting opportunities, career development guidance and free tools and much more. EURAXESS network counts 43 European countries and 9 worldwide hubs. Get in touch!
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Give your career a boost
At EURAXESS you can find thousands of job offers, funding opportunities and get free assistance when changing countries for work. Join the many researchers who have already taken advantage of EURAXESS and boost your career!
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Find the best research talent
Are you looking for someone to join your research team? You can post your vacancies, look through CVs, and create partnerships on EURAXESS.
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Add talent to your team
Find and recruit the best researchers from all disciplines across the world.
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Proposal for a Council Recommendation on a European framework for research careers
Yesterday the Commission adopted the proposal for a Council Recommendation on a European framework for research careers, including the new Charter for Researchers, and launched the ResearchComp website. Once implemented, these measures will have a decisive role in making research careers in Europe
Nationwide PhD Course on Space Science and Technology
Exciting times lie ahead for space science enthusiasts! The University of Trento in Italy is inviting applications for its nationwide PhD Course on Space Science and Technology. Notably, the number of fellowships on offer has seen an increase this year from 35 in 2022 to 54 in 2023. This
New call to access JRC Energy Storage laboratories in Petten (NL) for batteries and hydrogen
The JRC has just published two hosting calls to access its Energy Storage laboratories in Petten (NL) in the field of batteries and hydrogen. You can find them here and here. Research and technological development and innovation are needed to anticipate future trends and to enable the wider
Now open: Largest public consultation ever held on the past, present and future of the European research and innovation programmes 2014-2027
Last 1st December 2022, the Commission launched the largest public consultation ever held on the past, present and future of the EU’s Horizon research and innovation programmes 2014-2027. Stakeholders will be able to share their views on the performance of Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe, as well asJobs & Funding : Working environment
Make the move!
Are you changing jobs or moving to another country and not sure what to expect? Are you looking for funding ? All the information you need – from the start of your career to retirement – is at your fingertips in WORKING ENVIRONMENT.
If you are a non-EU national, as a researcher you have several ways of entering Europe for work. Discover the Directive for the entry and residence of non-EU researchers adopted in May 2016 which will facilitate your move to Europe, with lots of useful information about your stay.
As a researcher working in Europe, both you and your employer have rights and obligations. Find out what they are!
Even if you haven't thought about retirement yet, it is a good idea to get started now to ensure a comfortable pension. Moving between jobs and countries can cause complications regarding your pension. Find out more about your pension rights in Europe, including the pan-European pension scheme for researchers: RESAVER.
Jobs & Funding: Science4Refugees initiative
Are you a refugee researcher looking for a job in research ? How would feel about being part of a large research community and having your CV data searched by top notch recruiters ? If interested, you can beneficiate from all these, by following two easy steps.
First step: register and create your Researcher profile at the Science4Refugees page. Second step: select "Science4Refugees" in the "Personal Preferences" section of your profile in order to declare your interest in an internship or a job under the Science4Refugees initiative.
Are you an institution looking to recruit talented refugee researchers? When posting offers on EURAXESS, you will able to indicate that the position offered is promoted as a Science4Refugees position.
Our mission: help you get started in Europe.
In October 2015, the European Commission has launched the Science4Refugees initiative to help refugee scientists and researchers find suitable jobs that both improve their own situation and put their skills and experience to good use in Europe's research system.
Jobs & Funding : Career Development
Work on your growth strategy!
EURAXESS supports you through the process of planning and implementing action steps towards your career goals, with the help of its Career Development Centres, useful information, training resources and many more to come!
The EURAXESS Career Development Centres have dedicated staff ready to assist researchers with advice on career development opportunities. Get in touch with them, now!
If you are looking to improve your employability and develop your career with the help of training, you have come to the right place. At EURAXESS we are committed to ease your access to the best research training resources!
Are you interested in learning more about the employers' training principles for doctoral researchers? Have a look at :
Partnering
FIND MEMBERS is the directory that lets you search for individuals. If your future partner is a researcher/entrepreneur, you are just one click away from getting connected!
As a member of the EURAXESS network, you can use FIND MEMBERS to look up for your fellow colleagues.
Redefine success, together!
Are you looking for collaborators? PARTNERING is the collaboration tool that helps you find partners in business, academia, as well as entrepreneurs and researchers.
Information & Assistance
Free personalised assistance
EURAXESS provides practical support to researchers and their families as they relocate for work. This can save employers time and money by helping new recruits with their move abroad.
At EURAXESS, you are just one click away from a wealth of information on topics ranging from accomodation, to social security and banking, taxation, salaries and many more!
Are you seeking for personalised, free of charge assistance when relocating for your research project? Don't look further!
Get in touch with the EURAXESS Centres, a network of more than 600 units accross Europe, ready to assist you and your family !
Gender Equality Plans
The European Institute for Gender Equality offers a clear definition of what a gender equality plan is for research organisation and higher education institutions according to the European Commission.
EURAXESS Worldwide
A global network
We live in an increasingly interconnected world. EURAXESS Worldwide offers researchers the opportunity to interact on a global scale. Whether you want to know more about European research policy, funding or further collaboration opportunities, EURAXESS Worldwide has dedicated teams across the world - ASEAN (focus on Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam), China, India, Japan, Korea, Latin America and the Caribbean (focus on Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia and Mexico), North America (Canada and US).
Additionally, a EURAXESS information website for Australia and New Zealand went online in June 2018.
Research Funding
Job & funding opportunities for researchers
Would you like to know more about EU research funding ? Discover the many funding streams available in Europe, from funding research consortia to individual grants.
MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE ACTIONS (MSCA)
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions (MSCA) support Researchers at all stages of their careers, irrespective of nationality. Researchers working across all disciplines are eligible for funding. The MSCA also support industrial doctorates, combining academic research with work experience in companies. Researchers can benefit from innovative training that enhances their employability and career development. In addition to research funding, researchers can benefit from experience abroad and in the private sector. Visit the MSCA website to get more information about various funding schemes and application requirements.
EUROPEAN RESEARCH COUNCIL (ERC)
The European Research Council (ERC) funding schemes are open to top researchers of any nationality or age who wish to carry out their frontier research in Member States of the European Union or associated countries. ERC offers different types of grants: Starting Grants, Consolidator Grants, Advanced Grants and Proof of Concept. Check the ERC website for more information.