Annual Calendar of Activities at the Euraxess Centers Université de Lorraine

The Euraxess Centres at the ‘Université de Lorraine offer a special bilingual programme designed to assist international PhD students and researchers in Lorraine.


At the start of the academic year, three welcome webinars will provide you with essential information and opportunities for integration: visa applications, the healthcare system in France and finding accommodation in Lorraine. Throughout the year, interactive FAQ live sessions will be held to answer all your questions.


Practical workshops will help you better understand the French administrative system, particularly regarding CPAM affiliation and taxation. To enrich your experience, a cultural visit will introduce you to the region’s rich heritage.


This comprehensive programme offers personalised support and facilitates your move to Lorraine.


Prep’ Days Webinars

Prepare for your stay in Lorraine with our webinars. Three webinars, organised in July and October, will help you settle in Lorraine.

On the programme: visa application procedures, finding accommodation and understanding the healthcare system in France before you depart. An ideal opportunity to plan ahead and make your arrival easier!

2024 –2025 CALENDAR 
07/10/2024 Prep' Days Webinar: health, visas, accommodation (En)
24 & 25 June 2025 Prep' Days Webinar: Health (Fr & En)
01 & 02 July 2025 Prep' Days Webinar: Accommodation (Fr & En)
08 & 09 July 2025 Prep' Days Webinar: Visa (Fr & En)

Registration is required here

Workshop: Income Tax Retours

In partnership with theDirection Départementale des Finances Publiques (DDFIP) of Moselle (57) and Meurthe-et-Moselle (54), we are hosting two morning sessions to help you with your tax returns.

In France, tax returns are mandatory for anyone with income, even if it is not taxable. Taxpayers must declare their income from the previous year, including salaries, benefits and property income.

  2024 –2025 CALENDAR
28/04/2025 Presentation of income tax returns in French
29/04/2025 Presentation of income tax returns in English

Stay up to date with our FAQ sessions

In order to offer you personalised assistance, the Euraxess Centres at the Université de Lorraine hold live themed sessions throughout the academic year. The live Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)sessions, scheduled from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m., are the perfect opportunity to get specific answers to your questions and make your settlement in Lorraine easier.

2024 –2025 CALENDAR
09/10/2024 Visa validation (French & English)
04/12/2024 Health, insurance, mutual insurance (French & English)
23/04/2025 Residence permit renewal (French & English)

Cultural Visit

The Euraxess Centres in Metz and Nancy invite you to an exclusive guided tour, specially designed for international researchers in Lorraine and their families.


This is a great opportunity to explore the city’s rich cultural and architectural heritage while interacting with the academic community. The tour will end with a convivial buffet dinner, ideal for making connections and getting your stay in Lorraine off to a good start.

2024 –2025 CALENDAR
Visit to the Aquarium Museum (French & English)
End of 2025 City tour (French & English)

Workshop: CPAM Paris Transformation

Were you registered with the CPAM in your place of residence as a student and have you just obtained, or are about to obtain, Passeport Talent status?


Transferring your file to the CPAM in Paris is a mandatory step. Our workshops will guide you step by step to facilitate this process and ensure the continuity of your health coverage.

   2024 –2025 CALENDAR
15/01/2025 CPAM Paris transfer workshop (French)
22/01/2025 CPAM Paris transfer workshop (English)

Café EURAXESS

The EURAXESS Centres at the Université de Lorraine organise six annual meetings for administrative staff from over 60 laboratories and their institutional partners (CNRS, CHRU de Nancy, Georgia Tech Europe, INRIA, INRAE, INSERM, AgroParisTech). These Cafés EURAXESS are valuable opportunities to share essential information about residence rights and best practices for welcoming international PhD students and researchers in Lorraine.

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