ARA France

Who we are

The Atlantic Research Alliance (ARA), is a new Paris-based initiative, an outgrowth of the MIT France Foundation and other US universities clubs in France and Europe. It is designed to facilitate and financially support the temporary or permanent relocation of U.S. research teams to Europe.

ARA is an independent and apolitical non-profit organization, created to operate with full neutrality in service of the scientific community.

You can help Today

About Us

Today the first office is open in Paris. It is working actively to the first round of fundraising through an international foundation and the coordination with the French and European academics, research institutes and authorities.

Our services

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Prepare and Welcome

When you are ready to move, we can help with finding the right European university, and when you arrive with getting set up and you and your family fully integrated in the new lifestyle.

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Compensate and Foster

We compensate with your donations the delta of salaries for the first five years and we help professors find additional paid engagements.

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Select and Verify

We select the quality of the projects of applicants and the right use of your donations. We verify the correct execution of the projects and the win-win outcome.

What people are saying

“Greatest idea, don’t wait for a green light !”

US Professor
Boston, MA
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How to help

Actions speak louder than words

Donation

  • Get a certificate for tax reduction.
  • Join our Donors’ events
  • Receive our newsletter
  • Participate to scientific reviews of projects

Volunteers

  • Participate to events as volunteer