Residencies / Verified 2 September 2026
The Institut francais and Cité internationale des arts offer funded residencies of 3, 6, or 9 months in Paris studios (April 2027–April 2028). Applicants must have lived outside France for at least 5 years, demonstrate professional-level French or English, be free from other obligations during the stay, and secure at least one partner organization's support. No application fee.
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Deadline. October 8, 2026
“Submit application by 8 October 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“none”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. 3, 6 or 9-month funded residency in the Marais studios (Apr 2027-Apr 2028 allocation)
“Housing (furnished studio apartment in Marais district with Wi-Fi, workspace, bathroom, kitchenette); partner(s) must cover monthly stipend (minimum €1,100), international travel, health/repatriation/liability insurance, visa fees if necessary.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. 3, 6, or 9 months
Who can apply. Artists and cultural professionals who have resided outside France permanently for at least 5 years; must be engaged in recognized professional endeavor; must be free from professional obligations during residency; must demonstrate autonomy
“Artists and cultural professionals who have resided outside France permanently for at least 5 years”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Competitive; pre-selection by national French cultural network
“Selection committee chaired by deputy director of Institut français Department of International Mobility and Events; composed of sector experts from Institut français, Cité internationale des arts, French cultural network abroad representative, Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Cul”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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