CNRS Postes Rouges

The Institut National des Sciences Mathématiques et de leurs Interactions of the Centre national de la recherche scientifique (Insmi-CNRS Mathematics) has launched its 2026 call for applications to host foreign colleagues in its Unités Mixtes de Recherche (UMRs) (laboratories) and Fédérations de Recherche (FRs) (networks of laboratories).

We invite applications from faculty members at any of the PIMS member universities to collaborate (in France) on a scientific project with a host at any of the Unités Mixtes de Recherche (UMRs) or Fédérations de Recherch (FRs). These positions are for 2-3 months (shorter visits cannot be funded under this scheme) and are available to faculty at all levels of seniority (professors, associate professors and assistant professors) at any PIMS member university.
 

Information for applicants
  • Eligibility: Must be a faculty member at a PIMS member university. All levels of seniority are possible (equivalent to CNRS junior and senior researchers, or lecturers,  assistant, associate or full professors).
  • Duration: A 2 to 3-month visit in a laboratory attached to Insmi in France. Shorter periods cannot be funded under this program.
  • Financial Support: Travel,  visa,  accommodation  and  meals  for  the  duration  of  the  stay  are  covered. Further logistical details are to be discussed with the management team of the host  laboratory.
  • Past applications: Applicants for projects that were not selected in 2025 remain eligible to reapply for their visit to take place in 2026.

     
Application requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae (with a list of publications in the last 5 years)
  • A specific scientific project to be undertaken during the proposed visit. The name(s) of the local 
    researcher(s) should be mentioned.
  • Provisional dates for a visit between February 1, 2026 and November 30, 2026.
  • An invitation letter / or copy of an e-mail from the director of the host laboratory.

 

Applications via the PIMS IRL should be sent to the PIMS Director (director@pims.math.ca) by September 30th, 2025. Complete applications for the CNRS Postes Rouges will be forwarded to CNRS for review and appointment.