Welcome refugee researchers and students looking for a suitable job!

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Information on working and living in Europe

Our mission: help you get started in Europe

The Science4Refugees initiative and EURAXESS portal provide research refugee friendly internships, part-time and full-time jobs, access to an European Research Community, as well as a complete range of information and support services on working and living in Europe.

Ukrainian researchers are eligible to benefit from the Science4Refugees initiative without the need of holding the refugee status.

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ERA4Ukraine

Find out how the European Research Area
supports researchers of Ukraine.

Find your Research Buddy

To help you find a partner to discuss research problems, find solutions and study together, Science4Refugees Research Buddies matches your sector of activity, research field, scientific studies and interests to those of European researchers.

FIND YOUR RESEARCH BUDDIES

What we offer

Your benefit: a strong refugee welcoming network across Europe

No matter if you are looking for a part-time, full-time job or an internship, recruitment through EURAXESS and Science4Refugees is open, transparent and merit-based. You’ll benefit from a refugee welcoming network of universities, research organisations and businesses all across Europe to help put your skills and experience to good use, as soon as possible.

OUR JOBS ARE REFUGEE FRIENDLY

To make integration in the European job market as easy as possible, the Science4Refugee initiative implemented a refugee friendly job category on the EURAXESS portal that allows finding suitable jobs at the click of a button.

SEARCH FOR REFUGEE FRIENDLY JOBS

TRAINING FOR RESEARCHERS

Researchers always need new skills to meet the demands of a shifting global job market. Make sure you check out our online courses for researchers.

TRAINING FOR RESEARCHERS

EURAXESS CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTERS

EURAXESS provides service for researchers, advice on career development planning and opportunities. Find information on the first EURAXESS Career Development Centre at Vitae.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTERS

LEGAL HELP FOR REFUGEE RESEARCHERS

Two institutions: NARICS and DG migrations and home affairs

On a legal level, two institutions are providing help to refugees. On one hand, the NARIC agency network deals with matters related to recognition of international qualifications whereas on the other hand, the Directorate-General (DG) Migrations and Home Affairs prepares EU-level rules in these policy areas and on the other funds related projects in EU States.

NARIC

NARIC is a designated network for the recognition and comparison of international qualifications and skills. In every European Union Member State you’ll find a NARIC agency to help get official documents stating how your international qualifications compare to the national law or proofing your language abilities.

NARIC WEBSITE

DG HOME – MIGRATION AND HOME AFFAIRS

The aim of DG Home – Migration and home affairs is to ensure that people may undertake all activities (cultural, social and economic) that further the EU's growth in a stable, lawful and secure environment . Its work is guided by multi-annual work programmes, the current Stockholm Programme covering the period 2010-14.

DG HOME WEBSITE

resources for researchers at risk

Find more information

There are many other resources you can consult which aim at supporting refugee researchers and researchers at risk by providing informaiton about national labour markets, training courses, fellowships, and more.

Guide for Refugee Researchers

This guide collects valuable resources for career orientation and training in Europe, as well as tools, information services and other resources to help you to integrate in the Euopean labour market.

GUIDE FOR REFUGEE RESEARCHERS

CARe country guides

The CARe Country Guides include relevant information on the national labour markets to help you in finding support, job and training opportunities in your host country. It addresses explores possibilities to overcome specific challenges when seeking employment in our outside of academia.

ACCESS THE COUNTRY GUIDES

Inspireurope resources

Ten European partner organisations have joined forces in an ambitious initiative under H2020 to support researchers at risk by providing valuable resources such as fellowships, direct support, assistance in career transition to industry and more.

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Refugees Welcome Map

Many organisations across Europe and beyond are responding to refugees by providing them shelter, advice and support in dealing with authorities, and engaging them in cultural and sport offers. Higher education institutions are also developing initiatives tailored to refugee students and university staff, and have included subjects concerning migration and refugees into teaching and research.

With the Refugees Welcome Map campaign, European University Association (EUA) aims to showcase and document the commitment of higher education institutions and organisations in supporting refugees.

Refugees welcome map

Frequently asked Questions

Here you’ll find the answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding general matters, matters of service and assistance as well as the Science4Refugees initiative.

GENERAL QUESTIONS

How do I find a job in Europe that matches my qualifications?

Refugee friendly jobs are especially labeled as such within the EURAXESS job search.

SEARCH JOB OFFERS

Are there internships for students provided as well?

Yes, internships for students are covered by the Science4Refugee initiative in conjunction with the EURAXESS portal.

SERVICES & ASSISTANCE

Where do I get information on working and living in Europe?

Across Europe there are numerous EURAXESS Centers to provide information on these matters including questions on accommodation for you and your family. To find the EURAXESS Center next to you please click on the link below.

FIND PERSONAL ASSISTANCE

How do I get recognition for my international qualifications?

For all matters of recognition and comparison of your international qualifications please refer to the NARIC agency network (National Academic Recognition Information Centers). To find the one of the Country you are currently living in please click on the link below.

NARIC WEBSITE

ABOUT SCIENCE4REFUGEES

What is the Science4Refugees initiative?

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. Science4Refugees matches talented refugees and asylum seekers who have a scientific background with positions in universities and research institutions that are 'refugee-welcoming organisations' and that have suitable positions available, including internships and part-time and full-time jobs.

What are my benefits as a refugee researcher or student?

You’ll benefit from a refugee welcoming network of universities, research organisations and businesses all across Europe that will not only help you to find a suitable job, but to stay up to date in your field of expertise during the asylum process.

ABOUT EURAXESS

What is EURAXESS?

EURAXESS - Researchers in Motion is a unique pan-European initiative providing access to a complete range of information and support services to researchers wishing to pursue their research careers in Europe or stay connected to it.

How do I benefit from EURAXESS?

In conjunction with the Science4Refugees initiative you’ll find a refugee friendly category on the EURAXESS Portal to make finding jobs and opportunities for you as easy as possible.

Your benefit: high profile refugee researchers and students

Whether you are looking for full-time employees or an intern, EURAXESS and Science4Refugees will help you find a high profile match. The only thing you need to do when posting an advert to EURAXESS is indicating that the position offered is refugee friendly.

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RESOURCES FOR STAFF

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Find resources to help you support refugee researchers

If you work closely with refugee researchers, this section offers you information and resources to help you support more efficiently refugee researchers and researchers at risk.

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Science4Refugees is provided free of charge to employers and to refugees. All hiring and compensation for work performed by the applicant is handled directly between the employee and the employer. Responsibility for job advertisements published on this website lies entirely with the employer. Science4Refugees does not perform any background checks on refugees applying for jobs, nor on employers posting job opportunities. Employers and applicants are encouraged to request reference information from each other as needed to establish qualifications, credentials and overall fit between the employer and the applicant.

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