#CNRH2533077ADecree of December 9, 2025, opening competitions in 2026 for recruitment in the grade of CNRS second-class research directors
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This decree opens competitive exams in 2026 to recruit 288 second-class research directors at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS). Candidates must apply online or submit a paper application by January 12, 2026. The positions are spread across various scientific disciplines. Successful candidates may need special security clearance for certain assignments.
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Key Changes
- Opening of 2026 recruitment competitions for CNRS research directors
- 288 positions available across various scientific fields
- Special security clearance may be needed for some positions
Obligations
What this law requires
CNRS must open competitive examinations in 2026 for recruitment of 288 second-class research directors across specified scientific disciplines and sections
Candidates must submit applications by January 12, 2026 deadline
CNRS must provide application submission options via online registration on cnrs.fr website or paper application format upon written request
Paper application requests must be submitted in writing with a stamped A4 envelope addressed to the candidate, sent exclusively to: CNRS, direction des ressources humaines, service recrutement et intégration, concours et examens, bâtiment 31, 1, avenue de la Terrasse, 91190 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
CNRS must distribute 288 positions across 43 scientific sections and 5 interdisciplinary commissions according to specified allocation detailed in Article 2