ENS de Lyon promotes and supports international research by facilitating joint projects and regularly hosts international scholars from partner universities and research centers.
ENS de Lyon obtained the HR Excellence in Research label in 2019; we are committed to the HRS4R European human resources strategy for all research staff, including international scholars. The strategy aims at ensuring a high-quality working environment and at fostering career development and international mobility.
Hosting INTERNATIONAL scholars
Visiting Faculty Program at ENS de Lyon
Every year between 30 and 40 scholars participate in our Visiting Faculty Program. We host researchers with advanced expertise in their field and international recognition, thus promoting the structuring of joint research projects.
They are two calls each year (November and April) for research teams to submit applications, which are reviewed by a select committee.
Visiting researchers at ENS de Lyon
Hosting by Research Units
Throughout the academic year, the research units of ENS de Lyon host lecturers, researchers and post-doctoral scholars for short-or long-terme visits.
Lyon Collegium
Our Institute of Advanced Studies, the Collegium de Lyon ,which was created in 2007, hosts some twenty fellows every year, who undertake research projects on the basis of individual programs, or around themes that resonate with the Collegium's research priorities.
The fellows and their families can be housed at the IAS residence on the Descartes campus of ENS de Lyon.
FRENCH LANGUAGE COURSES
The ENS-de-Lyon Language Center offers French as a Second Language (FSL) courses throughout the year for visiting scholars and faculty.
FSL Courses at the Language Center
Preparing your visit at ENS de Lyon
Living environment
ENS de Lyon is located on a pleasant campus, close to the center of Lyon and the new Confluence district, with a whole range of facilities for staff and students. A European metropolis, Lyon is often cited as one of France's finest cities in terms of living standards. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers a subtle blend of an attractive living environment and economic vitality.
Visit the campus Living in Lyon
Espace Ulys
ENS-de-Lyon research units work in partnership with Espace Ulys, the EURAXESS center, to offer the best possible welcome to international scholars.
The website of Espace Ulys will provide you with information on:
- Immigration and residence (visas and permits)
- Administrative process
- Accommodation
- Healthcare...
The manager of your host research units will be your contact person.
Faculty and Scholars Welcome Booklet
Welcome to our new faculty and scholars. This guide will help you in your first steps and throughout your professional life at ENS de Lyon. Here you can find:
- Presentation of ENS Lyon
- Professional life
- HR policy
- Statutory information
- Education, research and international programs
- Practical information and daily life