EURAXESS Links' main objective is to maintain the link between Europe and European researchers, scientists and scholars working abroad. According to the European Commission, they are an important resource for European research and for stimulating scientific cooperation between Europe and their host countries.

The EURAXESS Links project presented by the European Commission provides information about European research and research policy, and opportunities for research funding, international collaboration and transnational mobility. It is becoming a vital networking tool for European researchers working outside Europe, and non-Europeans hoping to pursue a research career within Europe. It has so far been launched in China, India, Japan, Singapore and the United States, and membership is free. In September 2008, for example, the project was launched in Japan.

Members of the network are kept informed about EU research policies and made aware of career and collaboration opportunities in Europe. The multidisciplinary network involves researchers at all stages of their careers: it allows them to stay connected amongst themselves and with Europe, ensuring that they are recognised as an important resource for the European Research Area (ERA), whether they remain abroad or choose to return.

EURAXESS-Researcher in Motion is a unique ERA initiative providing access to a complete range of information and support services for European and non-European researchers wishing to pursue careers in Europe. EURAXESS offers access to the job market, assists researchers in advancing their careers in another European country, and supports scientific organisations in their search for outstanding research talent.