Since 2015, Europe has seen a significant influx of refugees from Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Ukraine, prompting higher education and research institutions to embark on various integration initiatives. An essential objective is the integration of refugees into the labour market, and EURAXESS has taken measures to facilitate this process within various projects. Successful integration into the labour market presents a win-win situation for both refugees and the European economy. However, to realise the academic and professional potential of refugee researchers in Europe, comprehensive measures and an integrated approach are essential.
This website provides an overview of these measures and aims to support staff at higher education and research institutions in assisting refugee researchers with their integration into the labour market. The information on this website provides results of previous EURAXESS projects as well as some cases of good examples which were selected through the EURAXESS network and other projects funded by the European Commission.
Information for Refugee Researchers
On the website EURAXESS Science4Refugees you can find essential information and support services as well as tools and resources for refugee researchers.
The EURAXESS Science4Refugees initiative aims to facilitate refugee researchers in finding internships, part-time and full-time jobs, and access to the European Research Community. Through the EURAXESS portal, Science4Refugees initiative provides a complete range of essential information and support services for a successful transition in working and living in Europe.
Guide on Labour Market Integration of Refugee Researchers
The guide addresses staff at research and higher education institutions as well as at EURAXESS Centres that work with refugee researchers. You can find information for staff on how to support refugee researchers from previous EURAXESS projects.
Who is the target group?
The information provided is for staff at research and higher education institutions as well as at EURAXESS Centres that work with refugee researchers.
Which topics will be addressed?
- Counselling techniques for the work with refugee researchers
- Basic legal information for refugee researchers
- Early career development counselling
