About

Who We Are

We are two postdocs currently working at CNRS-covered institutions in astronomy and astrophysics in France. While we are not official representatives of CNRS or CNAP, we are both in the process of applying to these positions and shared the wish to vocalize our first-hand experiences with it. We hope that this personal blog can provide a supportive resource for other applicants who are navigating these highly competitive career paths.

Contact

Whether you have questions, feedback, or topic suggestions, we welcome your input! This blog is intended to be a community resource for those navigating the concours process, and your insights help us improve and expand our content.

You can contact us via email at: astroconcours@gmail.com

Interested in Contributing?

We’d love to hear from others with experience in the French concours process, whether it’s for CNRS, CNAP, or related academic paths. If you’d like to share your insights, tips, or personal experiences, we’d be thrilled to feature your perspective! Contributions from others in the astronomy and astrophysics community help make this blog a richer resource for applicants and researchers alike.

If you’re interested in writing a post, collaborating on a topic, or even just sharing a quick tip, reach out to us at astroconcours@gmail.com. We’re open to ideas and excited to expand the blog with voices from across our community!

Disclaimer

The authors of this blog do not officially represent the CNRS nor the CNAP. All content shared here is created independently of CNRS and CNAP, based on our personal experiences and publicly available sources. Our goal is to provide helpful, informal guidance for those navigating the CNRS and CNAP research career path. For official information or formal announcements, please refer directly to the CNRS’s and CNAP’s official communications.