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Talent — Researcher

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

The route targets researchers holding a degree at least equivalent to a master's who come to France to carry out research work or to teach at university level.

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What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

At least a master-equivalent diploma, and coming to France to carry out research or teach at university level; a minimum pay threshold of EUR 2,200 gross applies to a researcher who signed a research-stay agreement.

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Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

A hosting agreement (convention d'accueil) with an approved public or private research or higher-education body is required for the researcher sub-category.

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  • PROGRAM_CONTENT:how_to_qualify
    A **hosting agreement** (_convention d'accueil_) with a public or private research or higher-education establishment approved for the purpose

Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

The IMI record states that the researcher permit gives immediate work authorisation for the research activity. It does not specify whether the holder can change employer, work independently, or establish a business. Family members receive a 'talent – famille' card with the same duration, granting the spouse full work rights. The IMI record does not detail the work rights of other family members.

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Limits of the record
  • The IMI record does not address whether the researcher can change employer, work independently, or establish a business.
  • The family position is partially covered: spouse full work rights are mentioned, but other family members' rights are not detailed.

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

The card is valid for a duration identical to the employment contract, up to a maximum of 4 years. The official source does not state renewal or longer-term residence pathways.

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Limits of the record
  • Renewal conditions and any accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway are not stated in the supplied document.
  • Chercheur - Step 7
    La carte est valable pour une durée identique à celle du contrat de travail dans la limite d'une durée maximale de 4 ans.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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