Overview

• The CNRS has officially launched its 'Choose CNRS' initiative to attract researchers facing threats to their work, particularly in the U.S. under the Trump administration.
• The program targets four categories of researchers: postdoctoral fellows, junior professors, external research directors, and global research leaders.
• Initial foreign researchers have arrived in France to familiarize themselves with infrastructure, while the program awaits up to 50% state co-funding through the France 2030 initiative.
• The initiative complements the French government’s broader 'Choose France for Science' platform and aligns with efforts to position Europe as a hub for scientific talent.
• French officials are advocating for EU-level collaboration to enhance researcher mobility, secure data access, and strengthen scientific sovereignty.