May 13, 2016
Bulletin interne de l'Institut Pasteur
The Institut Pasteur is issuing a second call for applications for its Chairs of Excellence. The aim of these chairs is to recognize the excellence of the research carried out by the Institut Pasteur's scientists in their given category and their commitment to the Institut Pasteur's key missions:
Teaching
Translational research
Public health
Involvement in the Institut Pasteur International Network
Technology transfer and industrial partnerships
Raising awareness among the general public
Involvement in major transversal research programs
Fundraising
There are three levels of chair:
Louis Pasteur Chairs, for professors. Holders of a Louis Pasteur Chair will receive an annual stipend of €20,000 (gross).
Elie Metchnikoff Chairs, for heads of research structures. Holders of an Elie Metchnikoff Chair receive an annual stipend of €15,000 (gross).
Charles Nicolle Chairs, for scientists that do not head a research structure. Holders of a Charles Nicolle Chair will receive an annual stipend of €10,000 (gross).
Eligibility:
OREX scientists may apply, but their home institution must agree to the award of a chair.
Scientists that have been awarded an ERC contract may apply.
Candidates must have at least two years of experience in an Institut Pasteur entity.
Applications should be sent by email to chaires2016@pasteur.fr by July 8, 2016 at the latest.