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France Launches Initiative to Host Displaced Scientists Under 'Choose France for Science'

President Macron invites global researchers to France and Europe, announces platform, funding, and legislative measures to support displaced talent.

Emmanuel Macron au palais présidentiel de l’Élysée à Paris en France, le 17 avril 2025.
Emmanuel Macron avant une conférence sur la paix et la sécurité en Ukraine, à Paris, le 26 mars 2025. 
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Overview

  • President Macron formally invited researchers worldwide to relocate to France and Europe, with a global research community meeting set for May 5.
  • The French government launched the 'Choose France for Science' platform to coordinate international researcher-hosting projects across key fields like health, climate, AI, space, and agriculture.
  • State funding under the France 2030 initiative will cover up to 50% of hosting project costs, complementing contributions from universities, local governments, and the private sector.
  • The University of Aix-Marseille will welcome its first international researchers in early June through its 'Safe Place for Science' program, allocating up to €800,000 per researcher over three years.
  • Former President François Hollande filed a bill to establish a specific 'scientific refugee' status to attract researchers threatened by restrictive policies abroad.