Conduct research in another member state as part of an education programme
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From: Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
- Published on: 17 November 2020
- Last updated on: 3 October 2025
- Grants and jobs for researchers
- EU support for researchers
- Research and funding opportunities by country
- Supports
- Taxation of researchers
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Grants and jobs for researchers
Every researcher in the EU is entitled to take up training and employment opportunities funded by national scholarships and grants, even if they are not a citizen or resident of that country.
If you are not an EU national, please see the "Scientific Visa Package" for research opportunities and the conditions/formalities of entry.
EU support for researchers
There are financial supports within the EU for those seeking training and career development as a researcher:
Research and funding opportunities by country
As a researcher you can search for job postings and local funding opportunities in another EU country.
Supports
Get advice on your EU rights / Solve problems with a public body
Send a question on education to the EU
You can also use the assistance service finder to find the right help for you.
Taxation of researchers
Usually, if you move to another country to work, you'll also have to pay tax there, but there are situations where researchers in the EU can continue paying tax in their home country.
If
- you are a visiting PhD student
- or your income comes from a public body in your home country
your income may covered by the bilateral tax agreements between your home country and your new country of residence. These agreements were created to avoid double taxation, but there is likely to be paperwork to complete before you move.
Find out more on income taxation in Europe.
Paying tax as a post-doc
Post-doctoral researchers will usually have to pay tax in their country of residence, either as
- employees of a university/research institution, or
- as self-employed workers conducting research in partnership with such institutions
Tax situation by country
As the terms of double taxation agreements can vary widely, please check the situation in the country you intend to move to.
For information on the taxation situation in Ireland, please see here.
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