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“EURAXESS – Researchers in Motion” is a one-stop shop for researchers seeking to advance their careers and personal development by moving to other countries. We provide tailored information, free of charge, for researchers and research performing organisations. Our unique web portal offers job, funding and hosting opportunities, career development guidance and free tools and much more. EURAXESS network counts 43 European countries and 9 worldwide hubs.

12/10/2026

🇪🇸 Happy National Day, Spain!
🌍 Connecting Spain and Southeast Asia through Research & Innovation

Spain has a strong and internationally connected research ecosystem, with approximately 140,000 researchers. Around 20% are international, while international students account for roughly 30% of PhD candidates. More than 1,000 research organisations are registered in the Spanish Information System on Science, Technology, and Innovation (SICTI).

Through , 12 Spanish organisations currently coordinate projects with ASEAN partners. Here are two examples of how Spanish research expertise contributes to shared challenges, from climate-resilient coastlines to electric vehicle safety.

🌊 COAST-SCAPES: rethinking COASTal landSCAPES with climate-resilient interventions: systemic land-to-sea solutions
This Innovation Action project funded under Horizon Europe Cluster 5 (Climate, Energy & Mobility) develops systemic solutions to strengthen coastal resilience and protect biodiversity. It combines nature-based solutions, early warning systems and collaborative governance to address climate risks across land and sea.
🇪🇸 Coordinator: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - UPC
🇻🇳 ASEAN partner: Đại học Cần Thơ
🔗 More info: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101213138

🚗 eRISIKO - AI-Driven Dynamic Fire Risk Assessment for Electric Vehicles in Buildings
This Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Staff Exchanges project brings together international expertise to improve electric vehicle fire safety. Partners analyse fire behaviour, incident data and regulatory standards to develop an AI-powered tool for dynamic fire risk assessment.
🇪🇸Coordinator: Universidad de Navarra
🇲🇾 ASEAN partners: Fire and Rescue Academy of Malaysia and Universiti Putra Malaysia
🔗 More info: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101236710

🤝 These collaborations show how Spain, the EU and Southeast Asia can work together on shared research and innovation priorities. Here’s to more research partnerships in the coming years!

07/10/2026

What does gender equality mean in practice when participating in Horizon Europe?

It goes beyond gender balance in research teams. Gender equality is a cross-cutting priority in and can have implications for institutional eligibility, research design, proposal evaluation and, ultimately, the quality and societal relevance of research.

Join the EURAXESS Worldwide Teams for ASEAN, China, Japan and Korea for our upcoming joint webinar:
🔹 Gender Equality in Horizon Europe
📅 Tuesday, 13 October 2026
⏰ 09:00–10:00 CEST | 14:00 Jakarta | 15:00 Beijing | 16:00 Seoul & Tokyo
💻 Zoom Webinar - Register here: https://tinyurl.com/mr8z5wkm

Together with experts from Europe, we will look at some of the key questions researchers and research institutions need to understand:

💡 What are Gender Equality Plans (GEPs) and when are they required?
💡 How should the gender dimension be integrated into research and innovation?
💡 What role does gender balance play in Horizon Europe proposals?
💡And how can institutions translate policy requirements into practice?

We are delighted to welcome as our speakers Jade Iafrate from the European Commission, Dr Jenny Lind Elmaco, Professor Letizia Jaccheri from the NTNU - Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet, and Associate Professor Anne-Sopodfroy from the Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC), bringing together policy perspectives and practical experience.

ℹ️ More information here: https://tinyurl.com/5bje7nkh

06/10/2026

🌍 Looking to connect your health research with Europe?

Last week, EURAXESS ASEAN brought together researchers and research organisations for the webinar “Funding Health Research with Europe: Horizon Europe & Bilateral Opportunities” and there was a lot to take away! With an excellent line-up of experts from France, Finland and Singapore, the webinar offered a practical look at both Horizon Europe Cluster 1: Health and complementary bilateral opportunities. 🇪🇺 🇫🇷 🇫🇮 🇸🇬

🔬 What did we cover?

🇪🇺 Horizon Europe Cluster 1: Health
Dr Vania ROSAS, French National Contact Point for Horizon Europe Health and representative of Health-NCP-Net 3.0 (HNN 3.0), provided an overview of Cluster 1 priorities and collaboration opportunities, with a focus on how researchers can identify relevant calls and connect with European partners.

🇸🇬 The Singapore–Horizon Europe connection
Hans Lim, Singapore National Contact Point at the National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF), explained the Singapore-Horizon Europe Complementary Fund and the support available to Singapore researchers who join eligible Horizon Europe projects.

🤝 Beyond Horizon Europe
The discussion also explored additional routes for international health research collaboration, with Professor Mathieu Guérin from the French Embassy in Singapore - Ambassade de France à Singapour, Dr Mika Tirronen from the Embassy of Finland in Singapore - Suomen suurlähetystö Singaporessa in Singapore, and Ashlyn Tan from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Graduate Academy sharing perspectives on opportunities available through European Member States and Singapore.

💡 From funding priorities and upcoming calls to partner search, consortium participation and complementary funding mechanisms, the session provided a useful starting point for researchers who want to take their health research into European collaborations.

🎥The recording is now available: https://youtu.be/hvJ0LySxd6Q
💾 Download the presentations here: https://tinyurl.com/2e67ydkn

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03/10/2026

🇩🇪 Happy National Day, Germany!
🌍 Connecting Germany, Europe and Southeast Asia through Research

Germany is home to one of Europe's most diverse and internationally connected research landscapes. With more than 420 universities and higher education institutions, alongside internationally renowned research organisations such as the Max Planck Society, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft and Leibniz-Gemeinschaft, Germany brings together excellence in basic research, applied science and technological innovation.

Through , German organisations coordinate more than 20 projects involving ASEAN institutions. Here are two examples from Horizon Europe Cluster 6 (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment) and Cluster 5 (Climate, Energy and Mobility)

🌊 Management of Coastal Networks Nurtured through Ecosystem Assessment, Collaboration and Technology (m-CONNECT)
The project examines how coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass meadows connect and support coastal communities. It aims to develop science-based approaches for ecosystem conservation, restoration and climate resilience, together with Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
Coordinator: Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) GmbH
ASEAN partners:
🇮🇩 Indonesia: IPB University, Universitas Hasanuddin and UNIVERSITAS PATTIMURA
🇹🇱 Timor-Leste: Fundação Pusat Segitiga Karang
ℹ️ More info: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101291488

🌬️ Integrated Designs for Future Floating Offshore Wind Farm Technology (INF4INiTY)
The project develops innovative technologies for floating offshore wind farms that combine clean energy production with nature-inclusive design. Its approach includes artificial reef structures and environmentally conscious solutions to help protect marine biodiversity.
Coordinator: Technische Universität Braunschweig
ASEAN partner:
🇲🇾 Malaysia: GICON® Group
ℹ️More info: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101136087

🤝 From cutting-edge research to solutions for global challenges, German–ASEAN collaboration has much to offer. Let’s build on existing partnerships and turn new research ideas into joint projects through , and other European funding opportunities!🇪🇺 🌏

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01/10/2026

🇨🇾 Happy National Day, Cyprus!
🌍 Connecting Cyprus, Europe and Southeast Asia through Research

Cyprus is looking ahead to further strengthen its research and innovation ecosystem, with a clear ambition to promote scientific excellence, attract international talent and build stronger global partnerships. Its National Research and Innovation Strategy 2024–2026 places particular emphasis on research excellence, internationalisation, collaboration between academia and industry, and the development of innovative businesses.

🚀 A new chapter for research and innovation
There are also new developments on the horizon. On 29 September 2026, the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) launched a public consultation on its proposed funding portfolio for 2028–2034. Its five pillars cover research, knowledge transfer, innovation, infrastructure and skills, and internationalisation.

🌏 Opportunities for EU–ASEAN collaboration
With its ambition to strengthen international research links and its focus on innovation, technology and knowledge exchange, Cyprus offers interesting potential for future cooperation with Southeast Asia: From digital technologies and innovative materials to sustainable development and research excellence, there are many areas to connect expertise, explore shared challenges and develop new partnerships.

On Cyprus's National Day, we warmly invite researchers, universities and innovation organisations in Cyprus and Southeast Asia to explore opportunities for collaboration through Horizon Europe, and other European research and innovation programmes.

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Ίδρυμα Έρευνας και Καινοτομίας/ Research and Innovation Foundation

25/09/2026

👋 Meet the Researchers moving Science forward!
Spotlight ASEAN 🇧🇳🇰🇭🇮🇩🇱🇦🇲🇾🇲🇲🇵🇭🇸🇬🇹🇱🇹🇭🇻🇳

On Fridays, we introduce outstanding researchers from and in Southeast Asia who are advancing science through Horizon Europe-funded projects. Through their work and experiences, we showcase the vibrant regional community and foster new connections between researchers and institutions across ASEAN and Europe.

Today, let’s meet Dr Tejasvi Shivakumar who is an Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow (Global Fellowship) in Synthetic Astrobiology, National Centre for Engineering Biology, National University of Singapore, and the UK Centre for Astrobiology, The University of Edinburgh. 🇸🇬 🇬🇧 Her research project EEBio focuses on “Extremophile Engineering Biology for Applications in Extreme and Low-Resource Environments”.

🗣️ "The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowship is an opportunity to pursue bold ideas across borders, gain exposure to diverse research cultures, build the confidence to ask hard questions and be given the time and space to go after them."

💡 Project Overview: Extremophiles are microorganisms that thrive in harsh environments such as hot springs and the deep ocean, where most life cannot survive. Traditional biological systems often fail under such conditions, particularly in places where medicines degrade quickly. Harnessing extremophiles for medicines or food offers great potential, but also poses challenges. Tejasvi will explore these organisms’ unique adaptations to develop novel healthcare technologies. She will study their survival mechanisms and genetically modify them for applications such as therapies or sensors, designing accessible technologies for broad use.

The Postdoctoral Fellowships action targets researchers holding a PhD who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, acquire new skills and develop their careers. PFs help researchers gain experience in other countries, disciplines and non-academic sectors.

ℹ️ More info here: https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/actions/postdoctoral-fellowships

24/09/2026

Hej, Hej! 🇸🇪
Curious about advancing your research in Sweden?

Want to hear directly from international researchers about their experiences at Swedish universities?

Join the EURAXESS Sweden launch event for the film “Advance Your Research in Sweden” and hear from some of the researchers featured in the film.

They will share their perspectives on:
🌲Research environments at Swedish universities
🌲Opportunities for international collaboration
🌲Work-life balance
🌲And what it is really like to build a research career in Sweden

Meet the speakers:
Therese Lindkvist, EURAXESS Sweden Coordinator
Ulrika Åstrand, EURAXESS Sweden Coordinator
Dr. Avit K. Bhowmik, Karlstad University, Assistant Professor
Nayla Nasir, BTH - Blekinge Tekniska Högskola, Doctoral Student

📅 7 October 2026
🕛 12:00–12:45 PM (Europe/Stockholm)
👉 Register to join the event: https://tinyurl.com/4nps6meb

Discover Sweden through the experiences of international researchers who have made it their research home.

22/09/2026

From infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance to non-communicable and rare diseases, personalised medicine, digital health technologies and more sustainable health systems, health is a major research priority under Horizon Europe.

And there are some exciting opportunities emerging for collaboration between Europe and Southeast Asia, with Singapore among the countries actively exploring new avenues for cooperation.

Join our upcoming webinar on “Funding Health Research with Europe: Horizon Europe & Bilateral Opportunities”.

📅 Thursday, 1 October 2026
⏰ 3:00–4:30 pm Singapore | 09:00–10:30 CEST
💻 Online via Zoom
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/bdcsnmns

We are delighted to organise the session together with the French Embassy in Singapore - Ambassade de France à Singapour, the Embassy of Finland in Singapore - Suomen suurlähetystö Singaporessa, the health network of National Contact Points (NCPs) HNN 3.0, and supported by the National Research Foundation Singapore. 🇫🇷 🇫🇮 🇪🇺 🇸🇬

Our speakers will unpack the upcoming 2027 Cluster 1 Health opportunities, explain the Singapore-Horizon Europe Complementary Fund, discuss how to find suitable calls and partners, and share perspectives on further funding and collaboration opportunities with France and Finland.

If health is your research field, this is a timely opportunity to start looking ahead to 2027 and to start building the right connections now.

Did you know…

💡 Several 2027 Horizon Europe Health topics have been specifically flagged for cooperation with ASEAN, including calls addressing novel antiviral therapeutics, monoclonal antibodies and antimicrobial resistance.
💡💡The HNN 3.0 network supports researchers and applicants in navigating health calls, understanding funding opportunities and building stronger international collaborations.
💡💡💡The Singapore-Horizon Europe Complementary Fund provides funding support to eligible Singapore entities participating in Horizon Europe Pillar II projects.

ℹ️ More info about the webinar here: https://tinyurl.com/ycy8dm6z

21/09/2026

🇲🇹 Happy National Day, Malta!
🌍 Connecting Malta, Europe and Southeast Asia through Research

Malta may be one of Europe’s smallest countries, but its research and innovation landscape spans a range of areas with strong potential for international collaboration.

Its Smart Specialisation Strategy 2021-2027 identifies priorities including health and well-being, sustainable resource use, smart manufacturing, marine and maritime technology, aviation and aerospace, and future digital technologies. Internationalisation and participation in are also part of Malta’s strategy for strengthening its research and innovation ecosystem.

In 2026, Malta was classified as a “Strong Innovator” in the European Innovation Scoreboard for the first time, with particular strengths in areas such as intellectual assets, digitalisation and knowledge-intensive employment.

🌊 A natural area for EU-ASEAN collaboration?
Malta’s expertise in marine and maritime technologies, climate adaptation, digital technologies and sustainable resource use offers interesting potential for future links with Southeast Asian research and innovation communities.
Recent initiatives also show Malta’s interest in international and transdisciplinary cooperation. In 2026, Xjenza Malta launched a new Transdisciplinary Research Programme, inspired by the Horizon Europe Missions and focused on challenges such as climate adaptation, smart cities, cancer, soil health, and the restoration of oceans and waters.

There is still room to build stronger Malta-Southeast Asia research connections through Horizon Europe, and other European research and innovation opportunities.

On Malta’s National Day, we warmly invite researchers and organisations from Malta and Southeast Asia discover opportunities to connect, collaborate and exchange expertise.
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18/09/2026

👋 Meet the Researchers moving Science forward!
Spotlight ASEAN 🇧🇳🇰🇭🇮🇩🇱🇦🇲🇾🇲🇲🇵🇭🇸🇬🇹🇱🇹🇭🇻🇳

On Fridays, we introduce outstanding researchers from and in Southeast Asia who are advancing science through Horizon Europe-funded projects. Through their work and experiences, we showcase the vibrant regional community and foster new connections between researchers and institutions across ASEAN and Europe.

Today, we are happy to introduce Prof Dr Kazi Salim Newaz from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Universiti Malaya and his research team, including Mahaboob Patel, Muhammad Asif Awan Universit, Iftikhar Fareed and Nilufa Parveen. They are part of the MSCA Staff Exchange project “ICE-LINK - Integration of Advanced Experiments, Computation and Data for Innovation in Freeze Casting and Advanced Porous Structures”, which is coordinated by the CNR Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche. 🇮🇹

Project Overview: Ice templating holds promise as a solution to reduce structural defects and enhance overall microstructural homogeneity of advanced porous materials. Unfortunately, this technology is still in its pilot stages, requiring further research and resources to overcome current challenges. This MSCA SE project aims to establish a research collaboration on ice templating of advanced porous materials, employing numerical/physical modelling, data system/sharing, and experiments.
ℹ️https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101130406

💡 Read the insights and reflections from the five participating researchers in our visual story, starting with Prof Dr Kazi.
"The MSCA SE Programme breaks down academic borders, fuels cross-disciplinary discovery, and creates lasting international networks. For me as a professor, it has opened new research avenues, enriched my teaching with global perspectives, and given my team opportunities that transcend traditional academic paths. It is not just a funding scheme-it is a gateway to a truly interconnected research community."

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