The Institut français, in partnership with the Cité internationale des arts, administers a residency program that places international artists and cultural professionals in the heart of Paris for sustained periods of research and creation. The program is designed for practitioners who have been based outside France for at least five years, ensuring that the residency serves as a genuine encounter with the French cultural landscape rather than a continuation of existing local networks. Residencies are available for durations of three, six, or nine months, allowing for a range of project scales and depths of inquiry. Selected residents receive a monthly stipend of 1,100 EUR and are hosted at the Cité internationale des arts, a dedicated residency complex in Paris that brings together artists from around the world. The Cité provides studio and living spaces, fostering a community of practice that is both international and interdisciplinary. The program supports projects across visual arts, performing arts, music, and literature, reflecting a broad curatorial vision that values cross-disciplinary dialogue and the development of new work in a supportive, concentrated environment. The residency is not project-specific in its output requirements; rather, it prioritizes the research and creative process. Artists are expected to engage with the Parisian cultural context, though the program does not impose a thematic framework. The absence of a submission fee and the fixed deadline of 8 October 2026 underscore the program's commitment to accessibility and clear parameters. This is a residency for those who seek time, space, and a shift in context to advance their practice.