Universities & Institutes
Expand your international research footprint
ARA helps European academic institutions host world-class international researchers with reduced friction and complementary financial and operational support.
Institutional value
How partnership works
ARA acts as a complement to your institution — handling what you cannot easily do alone.
Attract international talent
ARA’s network and support infrastructure make your institution structurally more attractive to top international researchers considering Europe.
Reduce administrative load
ARA handles salary-gap compensation, visa processing, relocation coordination, and grant administration on behalf of hosted researchers.
Access the Paris hub
Partner institutions gain access to ARA’s 9,000 m² Paris research and innovation centre — shared facilities without capital cost.
Strengthen ERA positioning
ARA prioritises projects aligned with Horizon Europe and ERC frameworks, reinforcing your institution’s position in the European Research Area.
What ARA handles
- Salary-gap compensation and complementary funding
- Grant and subsidy administration
- Visa and immigration support for international researchers
- Relocation and family services coordination
- Compliance, reporting, and regulatory support
- Public-private partnership facilitation
Discuss a partnership
If your institution is considering hosting internationally leading researchers or expanding its international research footprint, ARA welcomes a confidential discussion.