PlayPauseChoose EuropeAdvance your research career in the EU Choose groundbreaking research As a world-leading centre for research and innovation with freedom of science, the European Union offers an ideal environment to advance your career.With a wealth of stable and predictable funding opportunities and cutting-edge facilities, the EU enables researchers to work on projects where they can truly make a difference. You’ll join a dynamic and international community of top talent, all dedicated to finding solutions to the world’s biggest challenges. Europe offers an excellent quality of life, including affordable healthcare and education, excellent working conditions and strong social security for you and your family. You'll also enjoy freedoms and protections based on our values. Latest opportunitiesNew call for postdoctoral fellowshipsThe call for postdoctoral fellowships under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) is now open. Apply before 10 September 2025.Upcoming call for grants to support leading researchersApplications for the European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant, worth up to €2.5 million, will open on 22 May 2025.Upcoming call for funding to support research careers in EuropeApplications for funding under the new MSCA Choose Europe for Science initiative, worth up to €3.5 million, will open on 1 October 2025. Explore jobs and fundingSearch jobsFind your next job in the EU on EURAXESS, the largest database of research jobs, funding and hosting offers across Europe.Find fundingApply for funding opportunities via the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), the European Union’s flagship programme for doctoral education and postdoctoral training.Apply for a grantApply for a European Research Council (ERC) grant for frontier research, open to top researchers from anywhere in the world. €93.5 billionavailable from Horizon Europe, EU's funding programme for research and innovation€500 millionpackage for 2025-2027 to make Europe a magnet for researchers Practical information Coming to EuropeWhether you’re coming for a research job or doctoral programme, a wide range of resources and support measures are in place to make sure that your relocation goes as smoothly as possible. Discover the practicalities of coming to Europe, including visa and entry conditions, residence permits, short-term stays, hosting, and EU and national rules.Find out more Working in EuropeEurope provides great conditions for world-class research. Enjoy the freedom to pursue groundbreaking ideas in a supportive environment that values creativity and excellence. With a strong focus on work-life balance, Europe allows researchers to thrive professionally while enjoying a fulfilling personal life.Discover the practicalities of working in Europe, including work permits, taxation and salaries, recognition of diplomas, intellectual property rights, and career development.Find out more Living in EuropeEurope offers an excellent quality of life, supported by our unique welfare systems and strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Many EU countries consistently rank among the world’s happiest and most liveable, providing welcoming environments where everyone can thrive.Discover the practicalities of living in Europe, including accommodation, health insurance, banking, childcare, and languages.Find out more European-funded breakthroughs News HighlightedPress release15 May 2025Commission invests €1.25 billion in researchers and invites them to ‘Choose Europe for Science'3 min readHighlightedPress release14 May 2025EU invests €7.3 billion from Horizon Europe to enhance its competitiveness and talent growth5 min readSpeech7 May 2025Speech by Commissioner Micallef at Civica Forum Madrid8 min readSee more news Documents Speech5 May 2025Closing speech by President von der Leyen at the ‘Choose Europe for Science' event at La SorbonneThat is why I am here today, to say that Europe will always choose science. And Europe will always make the case for the world's scientists to Choose Europe. Scientific endeavour runs deep through European history – from Pythagoras and Aristotle in Ancient Greece to Galileo and Copernicus in the Ren 8 MAY 2025Factsheet - Choose Europe - Advance your research career in the EU Related links ERA Talent PlatformOnline gateway for researchers and innovators in Europe and beyond JRC Recruitment PortalPortal providing recruitment information and current vacancies for temporary staff at the Joint Research Centre of the European CommissionEU Funding & Tenders PortalOnline gateway with EU funding opportunitiesCORDISPortal with information on projects, topics, and publications funded by the EU's research programmes
New call for postdoctoral fellowshipsThe call for postdoctoral fellowships under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) is now open. Apply before 10 September 2025.
Upcoming call for grants to support leading researchersApplications for the European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant, worth up to €2.5 million, will open on 22 May 2025.
Upcoming call for funding to support research careers in EuropeApplications for funding under the new MSCA Choose Europe for Science initiative, worth up to €3.5 million, will open on 1 October 2025.
Search jobsFind your next job in the EU on EURAXESS, the largest database of research jobs, funding and hosting offers across Europe.
Find fundingApply for funding opportunities via the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), the European Union’s flagship programme for doctoral education and postdoctoral training.
Apply for a grantApply for a European Research Council (ERC) grant for frontier research, open to top researchers from anywhere in the world.
Coming to EuropeWhether you’re coming for a research job or doctoral programme, a wide range of resources and support measures are in place to make sure that your relocation goes as smoothly as possible. Discover the practicalities of coming to Europe, including visa and entry conditions, residence permits, short-term stays, hosting, and EU and national rules.Find out more
Working in EuropeEurope provides great conditions for world-class research. Enjoy the freedom to pursue groundbreaking ideas in a supportive environment that values creativity and excellence. With a strong focus on work-life balance, Europe allows researchers to thrive professionally while enjoying a fulfilling personal life.Discover the practicalities of working in Europe, including work permits, taxation and salaries, recognition of diplomas, intellectual property rights, and career development.Find out more
Living in EuropeEurope offers an excellent quality of life, supported by our unique welfare systems and strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Many EU countries consistently rank among the world’s happiest and most liveable, providing welcoming environments where everyone can thrive.Discover the practicalities of living in Europe, including accommodation, health insurance, banking, childcare, and languages.Find out more
HighlightedPress release15 May 2025Commission invests €1.25 billion in researchers and invites them to ‘Choose Europe for Science'3 min read
HighlightedPress release14 May 2025EU invests €7.3 billion from Horizon Europe to enhance its competitiveness and talent growth5 min read
Speech5 May 2025Closing speech by President von der Leyen at the ‘Choose Europe for Science' event at La SorbonneThat is why I am here today, to say that Europe will always choose science. And Europe will always make the case for the world's scientists to Choose Europe. Scientific endeavour runs deep through European history – from Pythagoras and Aristotle in Ancient Greece to Galileo and Copernicus in the Ren
JRC Recruitment PortalPortal providing recruitment information and current vacancies for temporary staff at the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission
CORDISPortal with information on projects, topics, and publications funded by the EU's research programmes
