EURAXESS - European Research Jobs and Fellowships

Overview

EURAXESS is the European Commission's pan-European network and online portal supporting the mobility of researchers across Europe and internationally. The EURAXESS Jobs portal lists thousands of academic and research positions at European universities and research institutions. The Funding section aggregates fellowship and grant opportunities for researchers at various career stages. EURAXESS also provides practical information and support services for researchers relocating within Europe, covering topics like visa and work permit requirements, social security, housing, and recognition of qualifications. The network includes EURAXESS Service Centres in 40+ European countries.

What You Can Find Here

Thousands of research and academic job listings at European institutions (searchable by country, field, career stage)
Fellowship and funding opportunities including MSCA, national fellowships, and institutional grants
Practical information for researchers moving to Europe on visas, housing, and social security
Rights and obligations for researchers in Europe (European Charter and Code for Researchers)
EURAXESS worldwide - information for European researchers going to non-European destinations
Researcher profiles and CV services for the European research job market

Who Should Use This

Researchers at all career stages looking for jobs, fellowships, or postdoctoral positions in Europe
International researchers outside Europe wanting to work at European universities or research institutes
European researchers relocating within Europe who need practical relocation support
Research administrators and HR professionals at European institutions

How to Get Started

Step 1: Visit euraxess.ec.europa.eu to access the jobs, funding, and information portals
Step 2: Use the Jobs portal to search for open positions by country, field, career level, and type
Step 3: Use the Funding portal to discover fellowships and grants relevant to your career stage
Step 4: Register a researcher profile to apply for positions and receive job alerts
Step 5: Contact the EURAXESS Services network in your destination country for relocation assistance

Things to Check Before Applying

EURAXESS is an aggregation and information service - most positions and fellowships are applied for through the hiring institution
Job listings vary widely in quality and relevance - use filters carefully to find the most relevant opportunities
EURAXESS is for academic and research positions - industrial jobs and non-research roles are not typically listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EURAXESS only for European researchers?

No. EURAXESS is open to researchers from all countries. International researchers from outside Europe can use EURAXESS to find positions and fellowships in Europe.

Does EURAXESS fund researchers directly?

EURAXESS itself does not fund researchers - it aggregates funding opportunities. To access funding, you apply through the program offering the grant (e.g., MSCA, national programs).

What is the European Charter for Researchers?

The European Charter and Code for Researchers is a set of principles for the rights and responsibilities of researchers and their employers in Europe. Institutions that adopt it become "HR Excellence in Research" award holders.

Can I use EURAXESS to find industry positions?

EURAXESS primarily lists academic and research positions. Some industry-linked research positions (R&D roles) may appear, but general industry recruitment is outside EURAXESS's scope.

What EURAXESS support is available for researchers moving to Europe?

EURAXESS Service Centres offer practical advice on visa/work permits, social security, banking, housing, recognition of qualifications, and day-to-day relocation questions for researchers moving to European countries.