1. Eligibility conditions and priorities.
a. Who can request accommodation at the Institut Pasteur? PhD students, post-doctoral researchers, interns, master’s students, visiting researchers, Institut Pasteur employees, as well as certain participants of Pasteur Courses, can request housing via the accommodation solutions offered by the Institut Pasteur.
b. Which applicants are prioritized? Each year, the Institut Pasteur welcomes approximately 1000 interns, students and researchers. The Institut Pasteur does its best to negotiate and subsidize accommodation solutions. But the supply we access is not unlimited and must be shared by all.
Many factors can influence accommodation allocation, notably availability on a given date and length of stay. The Student Life Office establishes the following priorities for applicants:
- New international recruits (especially those requiring a visa for France)
- Requests from low-income individuals
- Persons without existing housing solutions in the Île-de-France region
- Specific programs where accommodation was pre-arranged
- Requests from the Pasteur Network
2. Types of accommodation.
a. Which organizations partner with the Institut Pasteur? Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris (CIUP), ALFI and Nexity Studéa. Consult each partnership description here.
b. Which formats are available? Single rooms with private bathroom (CIUP, ALFI), 1-person studios with kitchenette and private bathroom (CIUP, ALFI, Nexity), 2-people studios with kitchenette and private bathroom (CIUP). Currently, the Student Life Office does not offer accommodation for families.
c. Are accommodations furnished? Yes, all are furnished.
d. Are utilities included? Yes, all utilities are included for CIUP and ALFI solutions. However, electricity bills for Nexity residences are the tenant’s responsibility (but may be included in the initial contract). Your responsibility will include paying rental insurance (may also be included in initial Nexity contracts).
e. Are pets accepted? Unfortunately, pets are not accepted in our partner residences. To be accommodated with pets, you must seek private-sector solutions. However, you do not need to specify this unless necessary.
f. Can I visit the accommodation before moving in? No, this is unfortunately not offered.
3. Request procedure.
a. How to submit a request? You must complete the unique Microsoft Form here. This form contains your contract details and accommodation preferences.
b. When should I apply? As soon as possible.
c. How long for a response? From 3 weeks onward. Note: the Student Life Office only processes accommodation requests validated by Human Resources (HR). We cannot provide updates on your HR file status. Contact your host laboratory and HR assistant for information.
d. Accommodation offer. When all administrative conditions for your stay at Institut Pasteur are fulfilled, you will receive an offer from the Student Life Office, which you must validate within 48 hours. Otherwise, your request will be rejected.
4. Finances and billing.
a. Approximate rent costs? Rates vary by residence and services selected; consult each partnership page.
b. Is a security deposit required? Yes, one or two months’ rent depending on accommodation.
c. How to pay rent? For CIUP and Nexity Studéa: rent is paid monthly to the Student Life Office. For ALFI: rent is paid monthly at ALFI residences.
d. Is housing assistance (APL) available? APL can be requested for all partnerships. The Student Life Office does not process APL requests; contact your residence manager for information. Decisions are made by CAF after individual case review.
5. Contract and stay duration.
Stays at CIUP through our partnership are possible from 1 month up to 1 year. Exceptional extensions may be requested. For shorter stays, specific registration can be made directly here. For students, the duration of the stay may be extended to 3 years, for postdocs to 2 years, outside the partnership, subject to the acceptance of a renewal request, to be renewed annually with the CIUP admissions service.
Other solutions available here.
For ALFI residences: Stays are limited to 2 years (renewable for one additional year).
For Nexity: The contract runs from your start date until the end of the calendar year (31/12), renewable until the end of your Institut Pasteur contract.
6. Contract Termination.
How to terminate the contract? One month’s notice is required before departure from CIUP and ALFI residences. For Nexity, the contract can only be terminated at year-end and upon termination of your work contract.
Contact: accommodation@pasteur.fr