Pursue ambitious research in Europe
Institutional stability, financial support, and operational infrastructure for leading international researchers to initiate, relocate, or expand bold, high-impact work, together with selective support for high-potential European researchers and projects aligned with ERC and JEDI standards of excellence.
What ARA provides
Financial Support
Salary-gap compensation aligned with U.S. standards, complementary funding streams, bridging funds, and co-funding support.
Professional Integration
Connections to European universities, research institutes, and academic ecosystems. Grant and subsidy administration.
Research Translation
Support for publication, public-private partnerships, startups, spin-offs, technology transfer, and industrial collaboration.
Visa & Administrative
End-to-end assistance with visa applications, institutional onboarding, and regulatory compliance.
Relocation & Family
Housing, schooling, healthcare, immigration, and career assistance for spouses and partners.
Long-term Continuity
ARA maintains active support for the full duration of the research programme — including valorisation and reporting.
Who can work with ARA
ARA supports professors, researchers, and research teams at various career stages seeking to:
- Relocate an existing laboratory to a European institution
- Establish a new research group within a European university or institute
- Access European funding frameworks, including Horizon Europe and ERC
- Develop long-term research partnerships with European academic and industrial partners
All fields of science and engineering
ARA supports researchers across the full breadth of STEM disciplines, from foundational theory to applied innovation. The following list of disciplines on is not exhaustive. If your field is not listed, please contact us.
Ready to explore European opportunities?
ARA welcomes confidential expressions of interest from researchers at any stage of consideration.
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