We are pleased to announce the launch of the first call for applications (CALL#1 – 2026) for the REACH-UPPA postdoctoral programme (Research Excellence and Career Hub at UPPA). This programme is a Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie co-funded initiative, coordinated by the University of Pau and Pays de l’Adour (France). We would greatly appreciate your support in disseminating this opportunity within your networks.

The attached document, “All about REACH-UPPA”, provides a comprehensive overview of the programme.

Key information

• Five 48-month postdoctoral positions will be available at UPPA (France) from October 2026

• Application deadline: 17 May 2026

• Applications can be submitted via: https://aap.univ-pau.fr

• Includes a 3–6 month international secondment with partner institutions

 A unique research environment

REACH-UPPA is built upon UPPA’s five interdisciplinary missions, closely aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and designed to address key societal challenges. It offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary, international, and intersectoral research environment structured around these missions.

For this first call, 8 of UPPA’s priority research areas are open across the following domains:

• Physical Sciences & Engineering

• Life Sciences

• Social Sciences & Humanities

Applicants are invited to submit innovative and ambitious research proposals that align with one of the eight priority research areas and contribute to UPPA’s interdisciplinary missions.

Why apply?

Selected researchers will benefit from:

• A competitive salary and dedicated research funding

• Tailored mentoring and career development support

• Collaboration with leading international and socio-economic partners

• A structured programme fostering innovation, interdisciplinarity, and impact

How to apply

Full details, eligibility criteria and application guidelines are available on the call for applications page.

Learn more about the project on the dedicated website:  https://www.univ-pau.fr/reach-uppa

Contact for information: reach-uppa@univ-pau.fr