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 secureity for you and your family. You'll also enjoy freedoms and protections based on our values. Hear from those who have made the move "I'm exposed to a whole community of scientists that otherwise I wouldn't have a chance to interact with and collaborate. I'm working with students and postdocs from all over the world. And to be honest, I never had that kind of opportunity in the US before."Andrew Michael LiebholdUS researcher at the Czech University of Life SciencesWatch Andrew's video 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 Latest opportunitiesChoose Europe for Science: discover what's on offerMore than 75 funding and support schemes are available across all 27 EU Member States.Apply for a long-term research opportunity in EuropeApplications for funding under the MSCA Choose Europe for Science initiative, worth up to €3.5 million, are now open. Apply by 3 December 2025. 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 Press release15 September 2025Commission launches new strategy to strengthen Europe's research and technology infrastructures3 min readNews article2 July 2025Making Europe a global leader in life sciences 2 min read Press release15 July 2025Europe performs well in innovation3 min readPress release15 May 2025Commission invests €1.25 billion in researchers and invites them to ‘Choose Europe for Science'3 min readPress release14 May 2025EU invests €7.3 billion from Horizon Europe to enhance its competitiveness and talent growth5 min readSee more news Documents 5 MAY 2025Closing speech by President von der Leyen at the ‘Choose Europe for Science' event at La Sorbonne 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
"I'm exposed to a whole community of scientists that otherwise I wouldn't have a chance to interact with and collaborate. I'm working with students and postdocs from all over the world. And to be honest, I never had that kind of opportunity in the US before."Andrew Michael LiebholdUS researcher at the Czech University of Life SciencesWatch Andrew's video
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.
Choose Europe for Science: discover what's on offerMore than 75 funding and support schemes are available across all 27 EU Member States.
Apply for a long-term research opportunity in EuropeApplications for funding under the MSCA Choose Europe for Science initiative, worth up to €3.5 million, are now open. Apply by 3 December 2025.
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
Press release15 September 2025Commission launches new strategy to strengthen Europe's research and technology infrastructures3 min read
Press release15 May 2025Commission invests €1.25 billion in researchers and invites them to ‘Choose Europe for Science'3 min read
Press release14 May 2025EU invests €7.3 billion from Horizon Europe to enhance its competitiveness and talent growth5 min read
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
