The Nantes IAS is fundation that ensures an overall individual and collective balance in terms of resources and standard of living for each class of resident researchers.
The financial conditions of a resident researcher's stay at the Institute are defined on a case-by-case depend on the conditions of the researcher’s secondment from their parent institution.

Payment of a monthly allowance
The research resident receives a monthly allowance. The amount of the allowance is calculated by taking into account various factors, in particular the amount of the reduction (or need) in resources that may result from residency. It is capped at 2,500 euros per month (since class of 2025-2026).
The allowance is paid in the form of a Per Diem, or in the form of an employment contract when the resident is an independent researcher.
A few details
These elements are subject to variation and adaptation according to the different support and accompaniment mechanisms potentially associated with the residence.
Charges relating to the provision of accommodation and the cost of weekly meals may be deducted monthly from the resources paid to the resident-researcher.
For specific information, please contact admission@iea-nantes.fr