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The sixth Staff Exchanges call of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions closed on 16 April 2026. The European Research Executive Agency received 416 proposals. Through this call, the European Union is expected to fund between 80 and 90 projects with an indicative budget of around €97.9 million.
The European Research Council has published a new video series of ERC Classes. This series brings together six short, practical videos addressing key aspects of grant implementation. Developed for ERC grantees, host institutions, and grant management officers, they aim to provide clear, hands-on guidance on the financial and administrative rules that underpin ERC projects.
The 2026 call under Horizon Europe of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions-funded COFUND scheme closed on 8 April. Through the 2026 call, the European Union will fund around 30 projects with an indicative budget of €105.5 million. Under this call, consortia submitted 141 proposals, out of which 62 are for doctoral programmes, whilst 79 are for postdoctoral programmes.
Sat, 9 May 2026 (Europe/Brussels), 10am - 6pmOn 9 May 2026, the European Institutions will once again open their doors to the public to celebrate Europe Day, and the European Research Council will be there to welcome visitors in Brussels. The ERC will be present in the Social Fairness Village, under the 'Choose Europe' theme, alongside other European Commission services and agencies.
Mon, 18 May 2026 (Europe/Brussels), 2 - 4pmExplore research career opportunities within Belgium, specifically focusing on the Horizon Europe framework. Attendees will gain insights into funding mechanisms, institutional support, and professional pathways available within the Belgian innovation ecosystem.
Fri, 29 May 2026 (Asia/Shanghai) - Sat, 30 May 2026 (Asia/Shanghai), All dayEuropean researchers working in China are cordially invited to the 6th Forum of European Researchers in China held in Beijing May 29 to 30, 2026. As in years past, the Forum will provide opportunities to meet and network with fellow researchers working across China in a wide variety of institutions. -
Jobs and Funding
You will find below fellowships, grants and other funding opportunities for your research stays in Europe including hundreds of support schemes for research cooperation and mobility between EURAXESS WW and Europe. EURAXESS covers all research fields, including Social Sciences and Humanities, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences and Engineering.
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We send a quarterly newsletter to all members. The newsletter is an electronic publication which includes information on relevant calls for proposals, fellowships or funding schemes in Europe as well as in China. Visit the newsletter archive.
We have prepared a detailed handout about the EURAXESS services "What can EURAXESS do for me?" in English and Chinese.
A set of European country profiles outlining their research landscape and strengths can be found on the EURAXESS Worldwide page.
Listen to the EURAXESS Smart Talks podcast to learn about the latest in research careers in Europe.
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European Scientific Diaspora Networks
European Research Diaspora in China
One of the tasks of EURAXESS China is to support European researchers coming to and staying in China. We do than by connecting them with each other and with the European Research Area here in China.
Since 2015 EURAXESS China has been partner to member states' scientific diaspora networks supporting them in various ways, and from 2021 EURAXESS China has fostered and facilitated the establishment of pan-European thematic networks of European researchers in China.
Representatives of each group works together on events and joint activities under the auspices of EURAXESS China.National Networks
Member States' Scientific Diaspora Networks
Researchers from several member states of the European Union have organized formal and informal national networks and associations.
The Association of Italian Scholars in Eastern China
AAIIC is a non-profit organization of Italian professors, lecturers, scholars and researchers working in Universities of Eastern China, with the aim of fostering the academic, scientific and technological cooperation between Italy and China.
https://accademicicina.org
Facebook @Accademicicina
x.com @AccademiciCina
Network of Researchers China-Spain (RICE)
RICE was created in February of 2016 with the aim of bringing together Spanish researchers and scientists who fully/partially develop their activities in China. They want to boost the exchange of information and cooperation to offer new opportunities and enhance the efficiency of the
Spanish scientific community in China. RICE network has received the support of the Embassy of Spain in China, the FECYT and the CDTI, and
its members are professors, representatives of universities and industry.
http://www.ric-e.net/
Facebook @/RedInvChiEsp
x.com @RedInvChiEsp
Informal Network of French Researchers in China
An informal network of French researchers in China, ran by the Embassy of France in Beijing. Organize annual meetings at the French embassy for French researchers in China, run an online forum for French researchers on WeChat.
https://cn.ambafrance.org/Contacts
Netherland's Science Network
The Netherlands Science Network (NSN) in China is a network uniting those who have a Dutch or Chinese background and have a professional career in the academia in the other, or both countries.
Through this network you will have a chance to establish a network of peers and learn from each other's experiences. The NSN informs its members regularly on relevant changes in policies, new joint calls and invite them for offline big and small events.
https://netherlandsinnovation.nl/science-network/
Informal Network of German Researchers in China
An informal network of German researchers in China - do annual meetings in China in collaboration with the science section of the Embassy of Germany in China and the Beijing office of the German Academic Exchange Center. Do also regular online meetings and have an online forum on WeChat. Supported by EURAXESS China.Contact china@euraxess.net and we will add you.
European Networks
Thematic Networks of European Researchers in China
Network of European Researchers in Physics and Chemistry in China
A network of European researchers in China in the fields of Physics and Chemistry.
Want to join the network and participate in its discussion on their WeChat group?
Contact china@euraxess.net and we will add you.
Network of European Researchers in Technology and Engineering in China
A network of European researchers in China in the field of Technology and Engineering.
Want to join the network and participate in it's discussion on their WeChat group?
Contact china@euraxess.net and we will add you.
Network of European Researchers in Politics and Economics in China
A network of European researchers in China in the field of Politics and Economics.
Want to join the network and participate in its discussion on their WeChat group?
Contact china@euraxess.net and we will add you.
Network of European Researchers in Social Science and Humanities in China
A network of European researchers in China in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Want to join the network and participate in its discussion on their WeChat group?
Contact china@euraxess.net and we will add you.
Network of European Researchers in the Environmental Sciences in China
A network of European researchers in China in the field of Environmental Sciences.
Want to join the network and participate in its discussion on their WeChat group?
Contact china@euraxess.net and we will add you.
Network of European Researchers in Biology and Medicine in China
A network of European Researchers in Biology and Medicine in China includes over 55 members based all around China.
See more at http://nerbimec.eu
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About EURAXESS China
We promote researcher mobility and cooperation. We serve researchers of all nationalities, all disciplines, and at all career stages. The membership is free!
We focus on two actions:
- To provide regular, tailored and reliable information
- To organise networking and information events
Our community has more than 6000 researchers, managers and students who are interested in Sino-European collaborations.
Contact us
E-mail: china@euraxess.net
EURAXESS China Page has been rebuilt
As of July 2024, the EURAXESS China portal has transitioned to a new management platform. Materials about EURAXESS China activities 2014 to 2024 can be found in the