Choose France For Science

From 06.05.2026

John Baker: exploring the unexpected world of gravitational waves

With the LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) space mission, Europe is set to open a new window onto the Universe. This future space observatory, led by the European Space Agency (ESA), will enable the detection of gravitational waves across a…

From 17.03.2026

Aurore Dupin, between chemistry and biology

A renowned chemist in the field of synthetic biology, Aurore Dupin is hosted by the Paul Pascal Research Centre (CRPP) in Bordeaux as part of the Choose France for Science programme.

From 10.03.2026

Understanding the French ocean with Stephen Griffies

As part of the Choose France for Science programme, France welcomes leading international researchers to strengthen its scientific excellence. Among them is Stephen Griffies, a world-renowned oceanographer hosted by the French Oceanography and…
Choose France for science

From 12.01.2026

The Choose France for Science programme: who is it for?

The programme is aimed at researchers who are unable to resume or continue a scientific career in their current country of residence, and are looking to continue in Europe, as well as at experienced profiles: postdoctoral…

From 24.02.2026

Kartik Sheth, from NASA to Marseille

The career path of Kartik Sheth, an astrophysicist specialising in the formation and evolution of galaxies, epitomises the ambition behind the Choose France for Science and Safe Place for Science programmes.