Choose Europe promotes the EU as a world-leading environment for advancing research careers, arguing that long-term, stable funding, freedom of science, and cutting-edge facilities enable researchers to turn discoveries into real-world impact. It highlights Horizon Europe (€93.5 billion) as the cornerstone of sustained support and announces a €210 million boost to Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions to create over 700 researcher opportunities. Key opportunities and timelines are specified: MSCA Doctoral Networks (28 May 2026-24 Nov 2026) offering PhD positions with full employment contracts, monthly living and mobility allowances, cross-sector secondments and pan‑European training; and MSCA Choose Europe for Science (8 Dec 2026-6 Apr 2027) with individual positions to be advertised on EURAXESS from September 2026. The campaign frames EU funding as a solution to brain drain by enabling “brain gain” through competitive hiring and training.
Practical relocation and career supports are outlined, including guidance on visas, residence permits, work permits, taxation, diploma recognition, intellectual property rights and career development, plus emphasis on work‑life balance, welfare systems, diversity and inclusion, and high quality of life. Researchers are directed to resources and portals for jobs and funding - EURAXESS, ERA Talent Platform, JRC Recruitment Portal, EU Funding & Tenders Portal and CORDIS - and to EU Delegation science attachés for personalised information. Information updated 5 October 2026.
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