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ERCIM (European Research Consortium for Informatics and Mathematics) is a network of leading European research institutes specializing in computer science, information technology, and applied mathematics. It promotes international postdoctoral mobility, interdisciplinary collaboration, and industry–academia connections, offering structured fellowships to attract top global talent.
Are you a freshly minted PhD holder aiming to elevate your research in Europe? The ERCIM Alain Bensoussan Fellowship offers three standout reasons to apply: a fully funded 12-month postdoctoral stay, a generous monthly allowance or salary varying by host institute and country, and seamless integration into world-class European research centers. Ideal for researchers in computer science, informatics, or applied mathematics, this opportunity connects you with top-tier institutes, fosters international mobility, and supports collaborative innovation in your field.
The ERCIM Alain Bensoussan Fellowship supports outstanding PhD holders (obtained within the past eight years or in the final year of their thesis) to undertake 12-month postdoctoral research at ERCIM member institutes. Fellows join advanced research teams in cutting-edge Informatics and Applied Mathematics, with flexibility between stipend agreements or employment contracts based on host institute norms.
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Benefits:
- Fully funded stay with monthly allowance/salary (approx. €1,800–3,000+, depending on institute)
- Travel costs covered under contract terms
- Health or social insurance included per country regulations (Campuse France insurance for stipend fellows)
- Opportunity for research exchange visits to other ERCIM members (up to ~€100/month covered)
- Access to premier European research facilities and network-building events
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Eligibility Criteria
- PhD obtained within the past 8 years (with exceptions for career breaks) or in final thesis year with exceptional record
- Research background in computer science, informatics, or applied mathematics
- Mobility requirements: cannot host in your own nationality country; no >6 months past affiliation with host institute within 3 years
- Applicants from academia or industry are both eligible
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Application Process
- Register at fellowship.ercim.eu
- Submit online before 30 September 2025:
- CV
- Publication list
- Two full scientific papers in English
- References from two referees
- Choose host institute and ensure compliance with mobility conditions
- Complete selection process (evaluation, mobility check)
- Fellowship starts no later than 1 October 2025
Key Dates:
- Application opens now
- Deadline: 30 September 2025
- Fellowship to commence by 1 October 2025
About ERCIM Alain Bensoussan Fellowship
ERCIM (European Research Consortium for Informatics and Mathematics) is a network of leading European research institutes specializing in computer science, information technology, and applied mathematics. It promotes international postdoctoral mobility, interdisciplinary collaboration, and industry–academia connections, offering structured fellowships to attract top global talent.
Are you a freshly minted PhD holder aiming to elevate your research in Europe? The ERCIM Alain Bensoussan Fellowship offers three standout reasons to apply: a fully funded 12-month postdoctoral stay, a generous monthly allowance or salary varying by host institute and country, and seamless integration into world-class European research centers. Ideal for researchers in computer science, informatics, or applied mathematics, this opportunity connects you with top-tier institutes, fosters international mobility, and supports collaborative innovation in your field.