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Competitive recruitment for researcher CRCN 2026

In 2026, Inserm is opening 58 posts for research fellows in the standard grade across disciplines dedicated to biomedical and human health research. Applications are open until 22 January 2026. You can then track the progress of your application and the competition timetable (click on your CSS tile).

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58 positions to be filled

The researchers positions (CRCN) to be filled are spread throughout France. They concern all groups of scientific disciplines represented by seven Specialized Scientific Commissions of Inserm (CSS – in french).

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Cellular, molecular and structural biology

10 tenure positions

Apply and track the progress of your application step by step.

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Oncology, genetic diseases

9 tenure positions

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Physiology and pathophysiology of major systems

10 tenure positions

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Neurosciences

9 tenure positions

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Immunity, microbiology, infection

8 tenure positions

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Public health, population health

5 tenure positions

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Health Technology

7 tenure positions

Apply and track the progress of your application step by step.

How to apply

Calendar

  • Registration:  December 22 2025
  • Registration deadline: January 22 2026 5 pm
  • Pre-selection: March 2026
  • Admissibility interviews: April 2026
  • Results​​​: June 2026

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