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Researchers in motion

Internship Program for Refugees and Displaced Researchers in Europe

Are you an organisation willing to host internships for researchers at risk? Discover more about the internship programme and the financial support available!

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!

 

  • Worldwide
  • ASEAN
  • Africa
  • Albania
  • Australia and New Zealand
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Bulgaria
  • China
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Faroe Islands
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • India
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • LAC
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Moldova
  • Montenegro
  • Netherlands
  • Northern America
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Serbia
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Turkey
  • United Kingdom
ERA4Ukraine

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

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Financial Support for Companies, NGOs and Refugee Researchers to Host Internships for Refugee Researchers

The EURAXESS Internship Program for Refugee and Displaced Researchers in Europe is part of the ERA Talent project, financed by the European Commission under Horizon Europe. The aim of this program is to support refugee and displaced researchers through their integration in the European labor market
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The European framework for research careers and the new Charter for Researchers are now a reality

A fundamental step for strengthening the European Research Area: last 18 December 2023, the Council formally adopted the Council Recommendation on a framework for research careers, including a new Charter for Researchers.​​​​ With this Council Recommendation and the new Charter for Researchers
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EU countries agree on steps to attract and retain research talent

Last Friday, 8th December, EU member states agreed on measures to make research careers more attractive and to foster better working conditions for researchers. The political agreement reached by the Council of the EU on the final text of the Recommendation on a European framework to attract and
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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

Jobs & 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.

Jobs & Funding: Science4Refugees initiative

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.

READ ABOUT SCIENCE4REFUGEES

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!

Partnering

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.

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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.

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.

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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.