Euraxess Service Centre - Ensuring an easy arrival

Euraxess was created by the European Commission in order to facilitate researchers’ mobility within the European Union and across wider Europe.
In France, 41 Euraxess Service Centres exist and are recognised by the European Commission.

In the Region Centre-Val de Loire, the Euraxess Service Centre of the University of Tours (UT) aims at contributing to a first-class welcome for the PhD students, post-doctoral researchers, researchers and professor-researchers willing to pursue their scientific activities in Tours or Blois.
 

The objective ?

To offer personal and personalised support and to assist Ph.D. students and Researchers’ engage with the local authorities. We have a range of contacts at our disposal to assist in any needs that you have.

In order to organise your stay in the best possible way, please contact us at least three months in advance.

On this page you will find all the information required for preparing your stay and to help you relocate.

Don’t hesitate to contact us so that you can access our free service, prepare your stay and to be supported in all your administrative procedures.

The Euraxess Service Centre Team of Tours is looking forward to meeting you. We will be pleased to support you and help you have a great experience in Tours.

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