Inria wishes to encourage long stays – from several weeks to a year – of scientists posted in international institutions in its research teams in France and give them greater visibility, by operating the “Inria International Chairs” (IIC) program of international chairs.
Applications from scientists in Human and Social Sciences (HSS) are strongly encouraged.
Since 2023, the program is open to a wider audience by proposing to distinguish between two ways for applying to the program:
◆ IIC “Starting Career” (5 to 12 years of experience):
is intended for permanent researchers who have been engaged in research activities for 5 to 12 years after the thesis defense, and allows a stay of 6 to 9 months over 3 years.
◆ IIC “Advanced Career”:
is intended for permanent researchers of international renown, and allows a stay of 10 to 12 months over 5 years.
For more information and eligibility criteria, click here.
Timetable 2026:
- July 2025: Call launch
- 01 October 2025 at the latest: Deadline for submitting the application to the Director of the Inria Research Centre
- 16 October 2025 at the latest: Deadline for transmissing of complete applications to the Direction of International Relations by Directors of the Inria Research Centre
- December 2024/January 2025: Applications review by the Chair Committee
- January/February 2026: Notification of the awarded Inria International Chairs 2026