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

Details as recorded

Deadline

24 September 2026 (check the official closing time)As published: 24 September 2026

Where it applies

France, Other eligible countries

Type

Support for academics at risk

Level

PhDPostdocResearcherExperienced researcher

Fields

All fields

Funding

The programme co-funds a placement hosted by an eligible institution in France. Amounts depend on the arrangement agreed with the host institution and were not established during verification.

Eligibility

Researchers and academics engaged in teaching and research who are at risk, together with eligible categories of doctoral students and artists. Financial difficulty alone is not sufficient.

Belarusian applicants

Belarusian applicants: Check individual conditions

Documents required

• Academic CV
• Description of the planned project or research
• Evidence supporting the situation of risk

How to apply

The application is prepared and submitted by the host institution in France, not by the candidate. Identify a possible host university or research centre, agree the placement, and ask the institution to submit the application before the published institutional deadline. PAUSE can also help scientists look for a host.

Official page

Collège de France (Programme PAUSE)

Applications are made on the provider's own website. This service does not submit applications and cannot influence a decision.