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International mobility call

International mobility call

Support for incoming and outgoing mobility projects for scientists working on carbon dynamics in terrestrial ecosystems

Each year, the call for applications to take part in these mobility opportunities is issued in September. This regular schedule helps researchers plan their incoming or outgoing mobility and supports the development of international collaborations within the FairCarboN community working on carbon dynamics in terrestrial ecosystems.

 

 

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For more information, you may contact: perrine.franquet@inrae.fr

The objective of this mobility scheme is to promote the sharing of data, tools and methods, as well as the acquisition of scientific and technical skills, in alignment with one of the programme’s four scientific axes:

  • Axis 1 – Sources, transfers and storage of carbon along the land–coastal zone–atmosphere continuum (focus on the land–coastal–atmosphere continuum and carbon transfers)
  • Axis 2 – Coupling of biogeochemical cycles in a context of global change (addressing biogeochemical cycles and their interactions under planetary change)
  • Axis 3 – Production and use of plant biomass (exploring biomass production and its applications)
  • Axis 4 – Economic and social dimensions: drivers and impacts of change (examining socio‑economic drivers and the impacts of environmental change)

These axes structure the scientific activities of FairCarboN and guide the selection of mobility projects aimed at strengthening collaboration and expertise on carbon dynamics in terrestrial ecosystems.

 

The call is open to all scientists—PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and contractual or permanent staff—whether or not they are involved in a project funded by FairCarboN.

Eligible mobility types

  • Incoming mobility to a French research unit working on FairCarboN‑related themes (linked to scientific mobility and international collaboration)
  • Outgoing mobility from these units to a foreign laboratory (supporting global exchanges and strengthening research networks)
  • Particular attention is given to early‑career researchers and to North–South cooperation, in line with FairCarboN’s commitment to inclusive and globally connected research on carbon dynamics in terrestrial ecosystems.

The call is launched each year in September, with a maximum budget of €80,000 per year since 2024.

Projects must be administratively hosted by a French research institution supervising the relevant unit (either the host unit or the home unit). They are subject to the management rules of that institution, as well as to the financial regulations of the ANR applicable to PEPR programmes. This ensures compliance with national procedures governing research funding and the operational framework of FairCarboN mobility actions.

These requirements apply to all scientific mobility projects supporting collaboration and skill development in the field of carbon dynamics within terrestrial ecosystems.

Around 50% of the beneficiaries are not directly involved in a FairCarboN project, reflecting the programme’s commitment to expanding its scientific community, attracting new teams, and strengthening its international reach. This openness contributes to a more diverse and dynamic network working on carbon dynamics in terrestrial ecosystems.

Since its launch, the call has been highly successful:

  • 2024: 14 mobilities funded (4 incoming and 10 outgoing)
  • 2025: 16 mobilities funded (6 incoming and 10 outgoing)
  • 2026: 17 mobilities funded (9 incoming and 8 outgoing)

These figures illustrate the growing interest in scientific mobility and the role of FairCarboN in fostering international collaboration and skill development across the research community.

 

Discover the 45 international mobility projects selected to date below! These projects illustrate the growing engagement of the FairCarboN community and the strong interest in scientific mobility to advance research on carbon dynamics in terrestrial ecosystems.

They reflect the programme’s commitment to fostering collaboration, strengthening international partnerships, and supporting both established and early‑career researchers across the four scientific axes.

 

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Modification date: 27 May 2026 | Publication date: 19 January 2026 | By: FairCarboN