Overview

The Pasteur-Paris University International Doctoral Program program from Institut Pasteur has its primary foundations based on scientific research. Students benefit from the highest training in conducting state-of-the-art research by mentorship, active planning and execution, as well as discussion of results with their Ph.D advisors and other leading scientists. A very dense scheduling of lectures and seminars by world renowned scientists, together with congresses and workshops, are also part of the exposure to ideas and data that students will experience on campus.

Luncheons

The PPU program staff is fully committed to building a strong network within each incoming class of students, and between all students in the program as a whole as well as with students and scientists of the campus. For that purpose, several informal meetings are organized to give the students a chance to discuss with the members of the PPU Program Committee and PPU office on individual questions and challenges or unforeseen difficulties encountered.

Programme Structure

Academic training:

Oral presentation workshop:
Journal Club
Scientific Integrity and Ethics Training courses
French language courses
To learn how to organize a symposium, students of the II° year are in charge of the organization of the annual retreat for all PPU students
Institut Pasteur international network workshop

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-27 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Microbiology Molecular Sciences

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Master degree or an equivalent university degree in science, medicine or related fields delivered by a university located outside of France, by the time that the students begin the program. For PPU Research and Technology (PPU-R&T), a French Master is also accepted.
In France, a master degree corresponds to five years of academic education
Students holding a B.A. or a B.S. acquired after four years of academic education may be considered if they have additional laboratory experience of at least 6 months, with a written final report or a publication.
Students who already have begun doctoral training elsewhere and students with a master's degree obtained in France are not eligible, due to our agreements with the doctoral schools of the Paris Universities.
The PPU program is entirely run in English, thus although there is no formal language test requirement, an very good command in English is mandatory.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.

Students will be employees of the Institut Pasteur with a three-year working contract.

Living costs for Paris

1195 - 1778 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The program offers:

- Assistance in housing. Upon arrival in France, PPU students may rent a place at the Cité Universitaire for 6 months. Assistance with VISA.

- 750 Euros year/student to cover expenses for international conferences or summer courses.

-The reimbursement of one round-trip ticket per year for the country of origin.

- A “Tutor” is assigned to each student. The tutors are scientists working on the campus in a different department with respect to the student-hosting laboratory.

- A monthly salary of 1.800 Euro comprehensive of social benefits (national health care, health insurance, etc)

- A “welcome bonus” of 4.000 Euro gross which will be paid at once with their first salary

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