Welcoming highly-talented international post-docs in Brittany

Explore Brittany’s research career development opportunities for post-docs in a dynamic landscape with international recognition and a strong local identity.

What’s BIENVENÜE?

A MSCA co-funded programme

BIENVENÜE offers 75 two-year postdoctoral positions to international highly-skilled researchers. Co-funded by the EU Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions, Région Bretagne and partner institutions, the programme aims to reinforce Brittany’s research excellence and R&I regional politics.

Self-designed research project, interdisciplinary and intersectorial collaborations are BIENVENÜE fellowships key elements.

You are an expert in marine renewable energies, cybersecurity, biotherapies or more? Your research project may be funded by BIENVENÜE.

Programme’s details

News

BIENVENÜE Call 2023: Register for the upcoming Information webinar

– Published on 13/10/22

A information session is organized on Monday 28th November to present the BIENVENÜE programme to candidates and interested researchers. Register here to participate!

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“Tools of Science” exhibition for #EuropeanResearchersNight

– Published on 30/09/22

At the occasion of 2022 edition of European Researchers Night, we are presenting the “Tools of Science” photo exhibition.

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How I got started with contributing to Wikipedia

– Published on 17/08/22

Dr. Trinetra Mukherjee has recently begun to contribute to Wikipedia, one of the most freely accessible online encyclopedias in the world. She tells us about her experience so far.

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Dr James Behan among the winners of the MSCA #ESOF2022 poster session

– Published on 27/07/22

Dr James Behan, BIENVENÜE Fellow hosted at the Université de Rennes 1, won the third prize of the poster presentation of the MSCA Satellite Event at the ESOF 2022.

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“Pitching? Not as easy as watching it!” A look back on the AMI Emergence training

– Published on 30/06/22

BIENVENÜE Fellows Dr James Behan and Dr Daniel Manzoni de Almeida participated in the last few weeks in the AMI Emergence training. They share about their experience and what they take from this training.

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Results of the 2022 Call

– Published on 23/06/22

We are pleased to publish the results of the BIENVENÜE Call 2022.

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Back from the RESILIENCE oceanographic cruise

– Published on 17/06/22

Dr Pavanee Annasawmy participated to the RESILIENCE oceanographic cruise. She tells us more about her work on board and her upcoming plans now that she returned in the lab.

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Dr Marie Jarrell among the finalists of the MSCA #FallingWallLabs competition

– Published on 25/05/22

Dr Marie Jarrell, BIENVENÜE fellow hosted at IMT Atlantique, presented her work among 15 finalists during the MSCA Falling Wall Lab competition on 24th May 2022 in Paris.

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Review of the first edition of the ERRIE – 2022

– Published on 04/05/22

The Région Bretagne and the Université de Rennes 1 were very pleased to welcome the post-doctoral laureates of the first call of the European Cofund project BIENVENÜE during the first edition of the ERRIE “European Responsible Research and Innovation Event” on 28 and 29 April at the Diapason in Rennes.

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European Responsible Research and Innovation Event 2022

– Published on 02/03/22

The Région Bretagne and the University of Rennes 1 are delighted to announce that the first edition of the European Research and Innovation Event will take place on 28th and 29th April 2022 at Le Diapason in Rennes.

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Our Institutions

FIND A DYNAMIC LAB TO THRIVE

BIENVENÜE brings together 8 complementary, internationally-recognized, academic institutions, ranking up to 3rd position in the 2019 Shanghai’s thematic ranking. This makes Brittany a stimulating environment for you to develop your career.

Partner institutions

Brittany, Land Of Expertise

ENGAGE IN AN ACTIVE NETWORK

Guided by Région Bretagne, Breton actors have worked together to establish a strategy (RIS3) organizing collective effort on R&I. Find out more about identified expertise fields. The 5 Strategic Innovation Areas (SIA) and the transversal axis on transitions.

11 000

researchers working in Brittany in 2019

180+

projects funded by the H2020 Framework Programme for R&I

6th

French region for patent filling

1st

European pole in marine sciences and technologies

Secure and responsible digital economy

Digitalizing the Breton economy in a reliable way

Brittany is adapting its economy to the digital revolution with security, sustainability and ethical issues at the core.

Food economy for everyone to eat well

Finding new ways for a sustainable food production

Food production leader in France, Brittany supports innovation helping to face the necessary mutations of the food production system.

Economics of industry for intelligent production

Innovating towards a more sustainable industry

Brittany is looking to increase competitiveness of its companies and to develop networks on innovative materials, energy, mobility technologies…

Maritime economy for blue growth

Maintaining the sea central in Breton growth

Brittany is taking advantage of its status as the largest French peninsula and expanding innovation from coastal management to development of biotechnologies.

Health and welfare economics for a better quality of life

Reinforcing Breton medical excellence

Breton actors are innovating for the well-being in many ways, from finding new molecules to adapting working processes to new technologies.

Transitions

To live well in Brittany

Facing systemic challenges, Brittany is developing transversal action to organize and support innovation in key transition aspects.

The next call will open soon

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Interested by one of the BIENVENÜE fellowships? Look further at the eligibility conditions, the programme content, the financial support and how to apply in the dedicated section.

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