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ABG is pleased to welcome Dr Tania SUVOROVA to its international cooperation department, where she will put her academic and international background to work in the field of international cooperation and communication.

Read more about her background, commitments, and professional goals in this biographical article.

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), the European Union’s flagship programme for researcher training and mobility, support thousands of scientists around the world every year. In January 2025, the European Commission revised its supervision guidelines, following a consultation process launched during the 2024 MCAA Conference in Milan, to better guide doctoral and postdoctoral supervision practices.

ABG shares these key updates and provides its critical analysis to shed light on this essential issue for research and innovation.

The Euraxess Seminar for Scientists in Exile, facilitated by ABG, was held online from May 19-22, bringing together for the first time in this format international researchers based in different European countries. This initiative was specifically aimed at researchers in exile situations, across all disciplines, aspiring to rebuild their professional careers in Europe, outside the academic sector. Discover in this article the key moments of this seminar, the participants’ feedback, as well as the advice from the speakers for international researchers.

15/10/2025

GENERAL CONTEXT OF THE SWISS DOCTORAL SYSTEM

Switzerland offers two main types of doctorates: traditional PhDs within a single university and structured PhDs involving collaborations between institutions, notably between cantonal universities and universities of applied sciences PhD study in Switzerland – 2025. 

The Franco-American Fulbright Commission has launched its annual call for applications within the framework of its programme intended for French candidates interested in mobility to the United States. The Fulbright Program offers grants to French students, PhD candidates, and researchers. The deadline varies depending on the type of program.

16/10/2025

The Hubert Curien Partnership (PHC) - Nusantara 2025 - aims to promote excellent scientific and technological exchanges between French and Indonesian laboratories by encouraging new collaborations and the participation of young researchers and PhD candidates in all scientific fields. The call for applications is now open and runs until October 30, 2025. Apply now.

15/10/2025

The Hubert Curien Partnership (HCP) Tonlé Sap opens new prospects for scientific cooperation between France and Cambodia. This mobility and academic exchange scheme is part of a dynamic effort to strengthen scientific ties between both countries. An annual opportunity not to be missed. Application deadline: 29/12/2025

03/10/2025

Are you leading a European project within a doctoral or postdoctoral programme, or are you considering (re)submitting a project soon? ABG can support you as a partner or contributor on an ongoing project.

03/09/2025

Sweden stands as one of Europe's leaders in university-industry collaboration, particularly through its industrial PhD programs (Industridoktorand in Swedish). The Government is therefore making a substantial investment in Clusters of Excellence for groundbreaking technologies to enable Sweden to remain a leading knowledge and technology nation. These programs enable PhD students to conduct their research while being employed by companies, creating a unique bridge between fundamental research and applied innovation.

17/09/2025

Under President Jean-Luc Beylat's leadership, Association Bernard Gregory strengthens its expertise by organizing an internal seminar dedicated to pedagogical innovation. A day of training and collective reflection that repositions ABG at the forefront of doctoral support.

19/09/2025

A Centralized Model of Excellence and Innovation

Denmark has forged an outstanding reputation in university-industry collaboration through its Industrial PhD Programme, centrally administered by Innovation Fund Denmark. This unique system, established since 1971 and refined in 1988, represents today one of the most accomplished models of doctoral training oriented toward innovation and economic value creation.

 23/09/2025

Dr Dominika Foretek, International Cooperation and Training Officer at ABG,returns from Denmark after participating in the MSCA Presidency Conference 2025 and MCAA satelite event hosted at Technical University of Denmark (DTU) on September 18-19. 

Each month, ABG provides you with an overview of its news, as well as that of its network, through 3 newsletters:

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ABG has been increasingly active at the European level and is recognized as "Euraxess Career Development Center" since 2017. It is a partner in several European projects (COFUND, Doctoral Networks, Interreg, Erasmus, etc.). Discover our actions in favor of the recruitment and career development of researchers and associate ABG to your projects. 

The call for projects MSCA Cofund and Doctoral Networks are respectively open until June 23rd, and between May 28th and November 25th, 2025.

Are you a student, a PhD candidate or a PhD holder? Are you wondering about a specific aspect of your career path or, more generally, about the next step in your career plan?

ABG, a longstanding partner of the CiUP and a guest of its Welcome Desk Paris, is offering you a meeting to address your questions, on September 30 and October 17, 2025, and October 9 from 2pm to 5 pm at the CIUP. Registration will be open soon!

In the labour market, soft skills have become increasingly important. The interpersonal nature of the work (whether we work remotely or in the office) is important. One of these soft skills is increasingly sought after by PhD holders who are, in essence, an international group of actors: intercultural competence.

Join Servier, a global player in pharmaceutical research, and explore the opportunities offered by the SHINEDocs programme!

To find out more, join us for the information webinar on 29 September 2025, from 1pm to 2pm.

Dans le cadre du Forum Emploi Maths 2025, l’ABG organise son premier Job Dating dédié à l’emploi des docteurs en mathématiques informatique (et disciplines connexes). Un espace de rencontres ciblées entre jeunes chercheurs et recruteurs pensé pour encourager l'insertion professionnelle au-delà du secteur académique.

Doctorants, docteurs, entreprises, inscrivez-vous en ligne gratuitement jusqu'au 8 septembre 2025.

Et rejoignez l'évenement le 7 octobre 2025, de 13h à 17h, au CNAM, Paris 3e. 

The Horizon Chemistry 2025 Forum will take place on October 13, 2025, at the Maison de la Chimie in Paris. As every year, the ABG will be there and hopes to see many of you there. Discover the exhibitors and the program and register.

The Partenariat Hubert Curien (PHC) - Peridot 2026 - aims to develop scientific and technological exchanges of excellence between French and Pakistani laboratories, in particular by encouraging new cooperations, the participation of young researchers and PhD candidates. The deadline for applications is September 23, 2025.

The Partenariat Hubert Curien (PHC) - Aurora 2026 - aims to develop scientific and technological exchanges of excellence between French and Norwegian laboratories, by encouraging the participation of young researchers (PhD candidates and post-doctoral fellows). All scientific fields are eligible for this program, including the humanities and social sciences. The deadline for applications is September 24, 2025.

The Partenariat Hubert Curien (PHC) - Sakura 2026 - aims to develop scientific and technological exchanges of excellence between French and Japanese laboratories, by encouraging the participation of young researchers (PhD candidates and post-doctoral fellows). The deadline for applications is September 3, 2025.

BIOTechno Forums are unique events held each year that bring together students, doctoral candidates, young researchers, and companies. The main objective is to facilitate the creation of a strong network in the biotechnology sector and thus consolidate bridge between the academic and private sectors.

This year, join ABG at two events: the Biotechno Sud forum in Marseille on October 14, 2025, and the Biotechno Paris forum on November 27, 2025.

International student mobility is on the rise, reflecting increased competition between major educational powers. France, positioned among the most attractive countries, is seeing its numbers rapidly evolve in the face of major players such as the United States and China. In this article, discover a clear and accessible analysis based on Campus France's 2025 Mobility Figures to better understand France's place in the global context of hosting students and doctoral candidates in 2025.

The 2025 edition of the Forum Emploi Maths will take place on October 7, 2025, at the CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers) in Paris. As every year, it offers the opportunity to connect math students and programs with the needs of companies. Register now!

On November 4, 2025, the PhDTalent Career Fair will be held in Paris: a recruitment forum dedicated to PhD holders, co-organized by PhDTalent and different organizations in the Paris region. Nearly 5,000 visitors, 150 companies and thousands of PhD students are expected to attend this year's event. Take a look at the program and register now!

The job market for PhD graduates in France is generally very stable three years after graduation, with an employment rate exceeding 94%. However, this excellence masks disparities based on discipline, nationality, or gender, revealing persistent inequalities. Using statistical analysis from the IPDoc 2023 survey, this article examines the profiles, career paths, and challenges of PhD graduates in 2020, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement for the future of research and doctoral employment in France. Read further (in French).

On April 29th, ABG took part in the conference dedicated to MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, organized by the MCAA France Chapter  and Maison de l'Île-de-France, for the third consecutive year. The event featured speakers from the MSCA National Contact Point and former and current MSCA postdoctoral researchers, representing both the Social Sciences and STEM sectors. Maria Clotilde Camboni, Event Manager of the MCAA France Chapter and former MSCA Researcher, chaired the event and co-moderated the panel discussion. The MSCA PF deadline for application is September 10th, thus read further for some tips related to the grant application.

Did you know that the Marie Sklodowska Curie "Postdoctoral Fellowships " funding scheme allows you to carry out a research stay of 12 to 24 months in a non-academic structure? Discover the scheme and apply before September 10, 2025!

The number of candidates for a job offer (job, thesis or internship) is highly dependent on the job offer’s visibility. By choosing to use our ABG job board, you increase your chances of attracting talent by spreading your offers across multiple partner websites!

Optimize the performance of your recruitments thanks to our personalized services. From pre-selection to approaching directly the candidates, the ABG team puts their know-how, experience and networks at your service!

Launched by the European Commission in May 2025, the “Choose Europe for Science” initiative aims to make Europe more attractive to international researchers. Supported by the 27 member states, it is based on a set of ambitious, coordinated measures designed to make the European research area open, competitive and stable.

The Académie des sciences (France) and the National Science and Technology Council of Taiwan award a France-Taiwan Scientific Prize every year to a team of French and Taiwanese researchers for their contribution and achievements to scientific research of interest to both regions. Application deadline is June 16, 2025.

The Shaker is the answer to the needs of students, PhDs candidates and holders, as well as young engineers who have developed an innovative concept in the field of biotechnology. Apply before July 18, 2025!

The Canon Europe Research Grant enables young, highly qualified European or Japanese researchers who hold a doctorate, or at least a master’s degree, to pursue research in Japan for the first ones and in Europe for the second ones.

Submit your application before September 15, 2025.

Chaque année, IESF réalise une enquête nationale qui dresse un panorama complet de la situation professionnelle et socio-économique des ingénieurs et scientifiques diplômés en France. Cette enquête est, depuis 2019, et avec l'appui de l'ABG, ouverte aux docteurs et doctorants.

Répondez-y en ligne du 31 mars au 31 mai 2025.

The Partenariat Hubert Curien (PHC) - GALILEE 2026 - aims to develop scientific and technological exchanges of excellence between French and Italian laboratories, involving a significant participation of young researchers (PhD and post-doctoral fellows). The deadline for applications is May 21, 2025.