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Location: Remote (desk-based), with optional meetings at ANU, Canberra Duration: 1 month (part-time or full-time, flexible depending on availability, can be prolonged) Start date: Early December 2026 Type: Volunteer position — professional experience in science diplomacy, ocean policy and research mapping Organisation: AFRAN Inc (Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation) About AFRAN AFRAN is a not-for-profit association fostering scientific and innovation col

The Institute of Pharmacology and Structural Biology (IPBS) and the Centre for Integrative Biology (CBI) located in Toulouse, France, are seeking motivated PhD candidates as part of the BEST Doctoral Programme of the University of Toulouse. IPBS and CBI are leading research institutes of the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the University of Toulouse. They are located on the main Campus of the University of Toulouse in southwest France, offering multi

Discover 2 PhD positions available for next year at UNSW in AI for Sustainable Last-Mile Logistics and Digital twin of port and hinterland freight transport system and synchromodality framework. If you are interested, please submit your profile ASAP

As AFRAN celebrates 10 years of connecting people, ideas and expertise across France, Australia and the Pacific, our Pacific, Climate & Environment Profile Series continues to highlight the people whose work is helping shape a more sustainable, inclusive and connected region. Today, we are pleased to feature Véronique Mollot, a pioneer of educational innovation in New Caledonia whose career has been dedicated to bringing together education, science, gender equality, youth, th

We need you to gauge the interest in establishing a research network of academics and industry researchers that wish to find potential partners and/or students in their field of interest. This short survey will allow us to collect the contact details of interested participants and understand what is expected by the future members to help form an efficient network. The function of this network can be described in several examples: Student - Academia/Industry: A student in Aust

The Embassy of France to Australia has just announced the launch of its High-Level Research Fellowship (Séjour Scientifique de Haut Niveau - SSHN). The SSHN Fellowship is open to PhD or postdoctoral researchers (0 to 5 years after completing their thesis) working at an Australian university for a one-to-two-month research placement in France. The aim of this programme is to facilitate and strengthen collaboration with academic researchers in scientific fields that are priorit

Young French-speaking researchers across the Asia-Pacific region are invited to showcase their research in one of the world's most engaging science communication competitions. The Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) has officially opened applications for the second regional edition of My Thesis in 180 Seconds (MT180), with submissions open until 15 August 2026. Inspired by the internationally recognised Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition, first launched at the U

The Embassy of France in Australia, in partnership with Adelaide University, the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), and the French–Australian Laboratory for Human–Machine Teaming (IRL Crossing), is pleased to announce the launch of applications for the “Tech for Sustainability Hackathon – your ideas in energy, environment, social sciences and health.” The hackathon will take place at Adelaide University on 22–23 June 2026 and will bring together students,

Interested in building or strengthening research links between France and Australia? AUFRANDE UNSW 2026 is a unique opportunity to connect with a diverse community of researchers, innovators, and institutions engaged in French–Australian collaboration . Hosted at UNSW, the event will bring together participants from across disciplines to: 🤝 Connect with partners across France and Australia 🔬 Discover collaborative research projects and opportunities 🌏 Engage with a dynam

The European Commission will award €404.3 million to 1610 postdoctoral researchers to work at top universities, research centres, private and public organisations and small and medium-sized enterprises. Among them, 24 researchers from Australia & New Zealand have been awarded! Interested in applying to the 2026 round? MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships will be open to excellent researchers of any nationality. Fellowships will be provided to excellent researchers, undertaking int