Bourses de la Fondation Pierre Ledoux Jeunesse Internationale
Institut Pasteur's Bourses de la Fondation Pierre Ledoux Jeunesse Internationale fund young French scientists for research internships on infectious diseases in developing countries.
Funder: Institut Pasteur
Due Dates: April 17, 2026 | November 30, 2026 | March 31, 2027
Funding Amounts: €1,000–€1,500/month for 3–10 months; travel costs covered separately if not otherwise funded
Summary: Supports young French scientists for research internships in Pasteur Network labs in developing countries, with a focus on infectious diseases and related biomedical fields.
Key Information: Applicants must be French nationals under 35 years old; two calls per year.
Description
This grant funds short-term research internships for young French scientists (biologists, physicians, pharmacists, veterinarians, and students) in laboratories of the Pasteur Network located in developing countries. The program aims to foster professional and personal development through immersive field and laboratory experiences, particularly in priority areas such as infectious diseases (including clinical and epidemiological research, vector transmission, pathophysiology), medical analysis, and hygiene-environment topics (microbiology, chemistry). The initiative is a partnership between the Fondation Pierre Ledoux – Jeunesse Internationale and Institut Pasteur, with financial support for living expenses and travel.
