Call for chairs Attractivités 2026
The PEPR IA Research Program is opening its 2026 Call for Chairs Attractivité, aimed at junior and senior researchers, with the main criterion being an excellent track record in research in the PEPR IA themes. Applications are open to individuals who have obtained their doctorate in France or abroad. Candidates who have obtained their doctorate in France and wish to return must demonstrate significant international research experience, including student supervision and scientific project management.
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Context
As part of the French Strategy in Artificial Intelligence (AI), PEPR AI Chairs program, led by CEA, CNRS and Inria, offers exceptionally talented AI researchers the opportunity to establish and lead a research program and team for a duration of 4 years in France. This action extends efforts launched in the first period under the Choose France program. This PEPR AI Chairs program is open to both junior and senior researchers, with the primary criterion being an outstanding research track record. Applications are welcome from individuals who earned their PhD either in France or abroad.
This call is open for up to 5 positions. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding track records in machine learning (ML), particularly in the thematic areas of the PEPR AI (cf. https://www.pepr-ia.fr/):
- frugality
- embedded AI
- trustworthiness
- distributed AI
- mathematical foundations of AI
To attract the best talents, the program will provide customizable integration options tailored to candidates’ varying degrees of seniority and experience. Candidates may be hosted in laboratories associated with the PEPR, in laboratories not affiliated with the program but with clear and strong synergies with the PEPR IA projects (https://www.pepr-ia.fr/projets/).
Text of the call
- Number of Positions: Up to 5
- Institutions: Successful candidates will hold research positions at one of the French universities or research institutes. They may join existing teams or propose new research teams.
- Research Environment: Candidates can benefit from robust support, including a 4-year package covering the recruitment of PhD students, post-doctoral fellows and engineers.
- Location: Various research institutions across France.
- Teaching: Optional teaching opportunities are possible depending on the hosting institution
- Background: Open to candidates from both academic and industrial sectors.
- Nationality: No nationality requirement, but this position is likely to be situated in a restricted area (ZRR), as defined in Decree No. 2011-1425 relating to the protection of national scientific and technical potential (PPST). Authorisation to enter an area is granted by the director of the unit, following a favourable Ministerial decision, as defined in the decree of 3 July 2012 relating to the PPST. An unfavourable Ministerial decision in respect of a position situated in a ZRR would result in the cancellation of the appointment.
- Commitment: Candidates are expected to be based in France during the duration of the chair
- Commitment to develop sustainable activities within the French research landscape.
- Proposal aligning with laboratories and contributing to the French AI Strategy.
- Ability to interact with economic stakeholders to stimulate innovation and potentially support the creation of technology start-ups.
- Outstanding research track record in machine learning and related fields.
- Experience in mentoring students and managing scientific projects
- Relocation Assistance:Comprehensive support for candidates and their families, including spousal or partner employment assistance.
- Diversity Commitment:Encouragement for applications from women and other underrepresented groups. Commitment to equal opportunity employment
Key Dates:
To provide flexibility, two selection rounds are planned:
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- First Round
- Deadline: December 15, 2026
- Jury Review: January–February 2027
- Results: Early March 2027
- Second Round
- Deadline: April 15, 2027
- Jury Review: May–June 2027
- Results: Late June 2027
- First Round
If you have any questions or require further information, please visit the program website or contact the coordination team at the following address: : contact@pepr-ia.fr.
Results of the call
Call still in progress.
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