Euraxess UK Newsletter January 2026

EURAXESS UK Newsletter January 2026

Whether you’re planning your next research move or looking to connect with international collaborators, EURAXESS UK has you covered. Here’s what’s new this month.

News

Stay informed with the latest updates from EURAXESS and the UK research landscape

This section highlights policy updates, research initiatives, mobility programmes, or major events relevant to international researchers.

UK set to rejoin Erasmus+ from 2027

The UK has reached an agreement in principle to associate with the Erasmus+ programme from 2027, marking a potential return to the European Union’s flagship programme for education, training, youth and sport. The announcement, published in official UK government guidance, signals renewed opportunities for international collaboration across higher education, research-related training and academic development.

Erasmus+ supports mobility and cooperation activities, enabling participants to study, train, teach, or gain professional experience abroad. For universities, research institutions and sector bodies, the programme also facilitates partnerships and collaborative projects with organisations across Europe and beyond. Rejoining the programme would allow UK-based institutions to once again participate in these activities on a multilateral footing with European partners.

The UK government has confirmed that the association is subject to final agreement and the completion of domestic processes. Further details, including funding arrangements, eligibility criteria and the establishment of a UK national agency, will be confirmed ahead of the first funding round. Institutions and individuals will apply through Erasmus+ calls once the association is finalised. Further information is available through the official guidance published on GOV.UK.

MSCA announce the opening of MSCA COFUND and Staff Exchanges 2026 Calls

The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) 2026 call for co-funding of regional, national and international programmes (COFUND) is open as of 16 December 2025. The deadline for submission 8 April 2026.

Under this call, the European Commission will award €105.5 million to support institutional, regional, national and international training and career development for researchers.

COFUND allows organisations to create new or strengthen existing doctoral and postdoctoral programmes, with the goal of recruiting researchers and attracting international talent, by co-funding a significant part of the cost.

Find out more here.

Additionally Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Staff Exchanges 2026 call is also open with a closing date of 16 April 2026.

Under this call the European Commission will award €97.9 million to promote international, inter-sectoral and interdisciplinary collaboration in research and innovation by enabling staff exchanges and the sharing of knowledge across all stages of the innovation chain. Secondments are at the core of MSCA Staff Exchanges, serving as the key method to foster cooperation among the participating organisations.

Find out more here.

MCAA Survey on Artificial Intelligence

The MCAA have launched a survey to gather insights on how AI is shaping research and innovation across the MSCA community. Questions focus on awareness and perceptions of AI in research, the use of AI tools in scientific work and the needs related to training. MSCA fellows and alumni are invited to complete this survey by 31 January 2025.

Find out more here.

Jobs

Explore research job opportunities in the UK and beyond.

Looking for your next academic adventure? View jobs in the UK and EU below, including roles covering chemistry, health and medicine, AI research, and engineering as well as roles in art history, philosophy and the humanities.

United Kingdom
1. Research Fellow in High Throughput Crystallization and Analysis, School of Chemistry, University of Leeds
2. Lecturer in Primary and Early Years Teacher Education (x2 part-time posts) College of Social Sciences and Arts – Sheffield Institute of Education (SIoE), Sheffield Hallam University
3. Research Fellow (Statistical Methodologist) and/or Senior Research Fellow (Statistical Methodologist) Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence (MRC CoRE), UCL
4. Senior Lecturer in Speech and Language, School of Nursing and Allied Health, University of Chichester
5. College Lecturer in English; Eighteenth-century English literature, King’s College, Cambridge
6. Research Analyst, Resources Group
7. Postdoctoral Research Associate, Global Health & Social Medicine, King’s College London
8. Researcher, Advance HE, York/London
9. Visiting Research Fellowship in the Creative Arts for 2026-27, University of Oxford
10. Research Fellow, University of Warwick

Beyond
1. Clinical Research Associate, R&D Partners, Paris, France
2. AI Research engineer, Corma, Paris, France
3. Science Strategy Manager for Bioengineering & Precision Prevention (m/f/d), Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine, Berlin, Germany
4. Student Research Assistant (gn) – Shaping Digital Culture in Public Administration, Hertie School gGmbH, Berlin, Germany
5. Lab Automation Engineer (Temporary 2 years), F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Basel, Switzerland
6. Assistant Professor in Wildlife Ecology & Nature Restoration, Utrecht University – Faculty of Science, Utrecht, Netherlands
7. Research Assistant for the Research Unit of Neurobiology, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Odense, Fyn, Denmark
8. Postdoctoral Researcher in More-than-human Politics of Childhood (MoreChild), Univeristy of Helsinki, Finland
9. University Assistant Praedoc in the Research Area of Philosophy of Enlightenment and Modernity, University of Vienna, Austria
10. Researcher at Department for the Study of Religions, Centre for the Digital Research of Religion, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic

Explore further job opportunities

Funding

Access key funding calls and fellowships.

There are some great opportunities this month for researchers! The Burlington Magazine is awarding travel bursaries to study collections of European drawings, Wellcome has doctoral programmes for healthcare professionals, as well as their Early-Career Awards – discover more below.

1. Travel Bursaries to study collections of European drawings, The Burlington Magazine, Sunday 1 February 2026
2. Call for proposals – Measurement of social and cultural infrastructure in the higher education sector, The British Academy, Wednesday 4 February 2026
3. INCiTiS-FOOD Open Call for Independent Innovators (IIs), EU Funding and Tenders Portal, Monday 9 February 2026
4. Doctoral Programmes for Healthcare Professionals, Wellcome, Tuesday 10 February 2026
5. Wellcome Early-Career Awards, Wellcome, Tuesday 17 February 2026

Explore further funding opportunities

Living in the UK: Spotlight on Driving in the UK

This edition of our practical living series focuses on driving in the UK, highlighting essential information for navigating UK roads with confidence.

Driving in the UK

Training and Opportunities

Webinar – Horizon Europe at a glance with a focus on the WIDERA programme and hints and tips for proposal writing for resarchers from widening countries

Co-ordinated by EURAXESS Greece

21st January 2026 – 09.00 – 11.00 CET

Community of Practice Dual Career and Social Integration – Building a supportive and inclusive research environment

In this session we’ll explore how collegiality, diversity and strategic career development can create a more supportive research culture. Drawing from expertise in postdoctoral development, gender equality and organisational change we’ll discuss practical ways to build connections, foster inclusion and navigate career transitions. Join us to hearn how to create better circumstances for your research career, whk.st making academia a little more fun along the way.

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