The CNAP Audition Schedule is Out!
The list of candidates auditioned by the CNAP for the positions of Astronomer and Adjoint-Astronomer have been published earlier this month: see our blog pos...
astroconcours
Welcome to our blog, where we explore the paths to permanent research positions in French academia, specifically within the field of astronomy and astrophysics. Here, we demystify the application processes (known as concours) for roles such as CNRS Chargés de recherche (CR) and CNAP Astronome-adjoint, offering insights into each step from initial application to final selection. Our posts aim to consolidate the information, resources, and community wisdom surrounding these highly sought-after positions. Whether you’re preparing to apply, seeking clarity on the process, or simply curious, this blog is your starting point for navigating the often complex world of French academic concours.
Recent posts
Invited to CNAP auditions 2025!
🎺 Tadaaaaam ! 🎺 The audition candidates for the 2025 CNAP concours have been revealed!
🚨 Concours CNRS 2025 – Results Are Out! 🚨
Big news for this year’s concours! The CNRS Section 17 (Astronomy and Astrophysics) has officially announced the selected and short-listed candidates for thi...
(What) Time to Shine for CNRS
The list of candidates auditioning for the Chargé de Recherche (CR) position at CNRS in 2025 has been announced (see this blog post) - congratulations if you...
Invited to CNRS auditions 2025!
🎺 Drumroll, please… 🎺 The audition candidates for the 2025 CNRS concours have been revealed!
Admis à concourir at CNRS, yet nothing for you to do (for now)
We’re just throwing out a very short blog post today to inform you that the CNRS sections have published their lists of candidates who have successfully pass...
Submitting your CNAP Application to the GALAXIE Portal
Your CNAP application is ready and now you’re considering to start filling out the online portal with all your documents to be completely ready by the deadli...
Composition of Your CNAP Concours Application Dossier
Now that the CNAP concours is officially opened, it is time to seriously dive into the details of its application process. The CNAP concours process is quite...
CNRS Application 2025 Submitted - What Comes Next?
The rush is over. You’ve fine-tuned your research statement, triple-checked your CV, and agonized over every word in your application. Now, with a sigh of re...
The CNAP Concours is (finally) Open for 2025!
We are thrilled to announce that the CNAP concours 2025 has officially been launched, as announced today on their website and published in the Journal offici...
The Challenge of the Early January Concours Deadline - Goodbye Christmas Holidays 💩
After a break from posting, we’re diving back in to talk about a recurring frustration: the timing of the CNRS concours application deadline. This particular...
Webinar 14 Jan: Building a research project by Céline Gouin (IAP)
We would like to share details about an upcoming webinar organized by the Société Astronomique de France (SAF) and the Société Française d’Astronomie et d’As...
Hang in There :)
You got this. We don’t know at what stage you are in the preparation for your CNRS application - but you got this. Whether you’re still writing your project,...
Maximizing Your Chances - Resources to Help You Prepare Your Application
Preparing the concours can be really intimidating, especially when it is your first application. However, you do not have to do it alone:
How to Approach Reference Letters and Recommendation Requests
Reference letters are a key component of the application process for permanent research positions in astronomy. They provide an opportunity for others to vou...
Composition of Your CNRS Concours Application Dossier
Applying for a Chargé/e de Recherche de Classe Normale (CRCN) position with the CNRS is a highly competitive process. The key to a successful application lie...
The CNRS Concours 2025 is Officially Open!
We are thrilled to announce that the CNRS concours 2025 has officially been launched, as published in today’s edition of the Journal officiel de la Républiqu...
Surviving the Application Marathon: A Timeline for the CNRS and CNAP Concours
Applying for the CNRS or CNAP concours can feel like a marathon, with some key stages throughout the year. The online application portals typically open in m...
What is The CoNRS, And Its Upcoming Section Evolution
The Comité National de la Recherche Scientifique (CoNRS), or National Council of Scientific Research, plays a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and integr...
Introduction to the CNAP, What Is It and What Does it Do?
One of the permanent positions in France is called the Astronome-adjoint (adjoint/assistant astronomer). The hiring process for this position is handled by t...
Introduction to the CNRS, What Is It and What Does it Do?
One possibility to get a permanent position in astronomy in France is to work as a Chargé de recherche at the CNRS, but what is the CNRS ? What’s its status,...
CNAP 2025 Recruitment: The number of positions is out!
An email was sent out today to the SF2A email newsletter, announcing the open positions for CNAP astronomers and adjoint astronomers for this year’s concours!
Working as an Astronomer in France
Congratulations! You’ve done it—you’ve either just earned your PhD or are about to, and now you’re looking ahead to your postdoc years. It’s also the perfect...
What to Expect from This Blog Series (And What It’s Not About)
This blog post is just the beginning. Over the coming months, we will dive deeper into the specifics of the different application procedures (French: “concou...