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PAUSE — call for hosting scientists and artists in exile (2026)

Collège de France (Programme PAUSE)

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PAUSE — call for hosting scientists and artists in exile (2026)

Collège de France (Programme PAUSE)

Destination:: France, Other eligible countries
Type:: Support for academics at risk
Deadline:: 24 September 2026 (check the official closing time)

French programme co-funding placements for researchers and artists in exile. The host institution in France submits the application.

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EMBL International PhD Programme winter 2027 recruitment

European Molecular Biology Laboratory

Destination:: Germany, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Italy
Type:: PhD position — phd
Deadline:: 12 October 2026 (check the official closing time)

Apply for doctoral research at participating EMBL sites through the winter recruitment round.

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ERC Starting Grant 2027

European Research Council

Destination:: EU-wide, Horizon Europe associated countries
Type:: Research grant
Deadline:: 14 October 2026 (check the official closing time)

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Max Weber Fellowships 2027 entry

European University Institute

Destination:: Italy
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Deadline:: 16 October 2026 (check the official closing time)

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