Appel à projets Émergence 2026
CNRS Physics intends to continue supporting the development of research projects by staff members in the units under its purview. The institute is renewing its “Émergence” call for proposals in 2026. The purpose of this call is to promote the development of scientific projects by recently recruited researchers.
Émergence@Physique call for projects
In order to support the development of research projects by individuals from units under the primary responsibility of CNRS Physics, the Emergence@Physique call is renewed each year.
Its purpose is to help researchers who were recruited three to five years ago to develop a new project in which they will be the main drivers. This call is open to CRCN (Chargés de Recherche CNRS) or MCF (Maîtres de Conférences), or equivalent, working in units primarily under CNRS Physique, and to CRCNs from sections 02, 03, 04, and 05 assigned to units under CNRS Physics' secondary responsibility.
Three types of support are available:
- A 12-month contract (postdoctoral, doctoral, or IT allowance), with additional funding of up to €15,000. Possible co-funding to extend the fixed-term contract can be indicated. For a thesis, a letter of commitment from the co-funder covering the additional 24 months must be attached to the application.
- A maximum grant of €60,000 to purchase, co-fund, or renew specific equipment (or contribute to its purchase). Any co-funding obtained or requested should be mentioned in the application. Shared use of the equipment and/or the development of an original instrument within the lab are encouraged.
- A €30,000 grant (for travel and related expenses) to support a minimum six-month sabbatical stay abroad, within the framework of a scientific project related to the applicant’s French host laboratory. Any additional financial support from the foreign host institution, if applicable, will be taken into account in the evaluation of the project.
Guidelines for Submitting Projects to the CNRS Physics Springboard Program
The application form for the call for proposals includes:
- a summary of the proposal;
- a brief CV of the project leader;
- a list of 5 publications;
- the project proposal.
Proposals must be submitted via NOA only by April 10, 2026, at the latest. Although not mandatory, a statement from the laboratory’s management may accompany each project.
Please feel free to contact the deputy scientific director in charge of your unit with any questions regarding this call for proposals.
Timeline for the Émergence Call for Proposals:
The results of the evaluation will be announced by the end of May 2026 at the latest, with funding to be implemented in June 2026.
- April 10, 2026 (11:59 p.m.): Application deadline
- May 29, 2026: CNRS Physics receives evaluation results