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Is it still possible to make a living from research today?

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“Can you make a living from research? Are there still funding opportunities?” That’s the question posed on the street to Sylvain Soucaze, head of recruitment at the Institut Pasteur. Explanations
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(video in french, english subtitles available translated by AI)
 

“Can you make a living from research? Are there still research grants available?”

That’s the question someone asked us on the street.

Sylvain Soucaze, head of recruitment at the Institut Pasteur, answers: Yes, it’s possible!

  • Continuing education: Every year, about 100 students join the campus to pursue their doctorates.
  • International calls for proposals: The Institute regularly supports promising young researchers by entrusting them with their first research team.
  • A unique ecosystem: 800 researchers, 150 research units, and dozens of disciplines all in one place to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • 30 technology platforms: state-of-the-art equipment and experts to operate it.
  • Funding support teams: assistance with your applications for French, European, and international grants.
  • Beyond the lab: an open, multicultural, and inclusive campus.

Science comes at a cost, and the Institut Pasteur is a private foundation that operates thanks to your generosity.