Registration procedures

Conditions of admission

Applicant Profile

International short programs (Pic) are intended for foreign senior civil servants, executives from public enterprises, or equivalent professionals who meet the following criteria:

• Presented by their administration
• Hold a master’s degree or an equivalent diploma attesting to at least four years of higher education or, in some cases, in charge of responsibilities that demonstrate an equivalent capacity.

A strong command of the training language – English or French – is essential. Certain profiles from the private sector – particularly international organizations – closely related to the topics addressed may also apply, under the same registration conditions.

Registrations

Starting in 2025, applicants must first submit their application through the INSP pre-registration portal before submitting the file to the Service de coopération et d'action culturelle (SCAC) of the French embassy in his/her country of residence. This transmission is no longer carried out by the INSP.

To start submitting your application, click on ‘Apply now’ on the program's description page.

The file to be sent to the embassy must include the following documents:

• The pre-registration summary uploaded on the INSP portal, including the Participant Needs Form and the Letter of Support from the applicant's administration', duly completed, stamped and signed
• A detailed CV (in French or English)
• A copy of a diploma equivalent to at least a Bachelor degree, 
• A copy of a valid passport or national identity card

Each application is first reviewed by the French embassy in the applicant’s country of residence, then by the INSP. The embassy completes the evaluation form included in the application file and subsequently informs the applicant of their admission or rejection.
The deadline for submitting applications is 40 days before the start of the training, but INSP reserves the right to close registrations before that deadline if the capacity to host the training is exceeded.

Participation in training

Upon receiving notification of admission, the applicant must take all necessary steps to ensure their arrival at INSP on the first day of training, having completed all arrangements related to their stay in Paris beforehand. Once admitted, the applicant must ensure they obtain their visa in time, if required for entry into France, and that the registration ee is paid before the start of the course if self-financed. This also means that the applicant must plan to arrive at least one full day before the start of the program. Late arrivals may result in denied participation in the session and forfeiture of any awarded scholarship. In case of delay, it is essential to inform INSP as soon as possible. he issuance of a certificate of participation, confirming attendance in the training, is contingent upon the participant's consistent and full attendance throughout the program.

Possible grant and registration fee

The full cost of the training can be funded or paid through one of the following three methods:

• With a French government grant covering registration fee and/or living expenses. This grant must be requested through the French embassy in the applicant's country of residence by indicating it in the pre-registration file. However, not all French embassies allocate government grants for these programs.
• With funding provided by a national or international institution, or by the applicant’s administration. The institution or administration must submit a completed, signed, and stamped Certificate of Payment Commitment to INSP before the start of the training course. The template for this certificate is provided to the applicant upon admission. The funding entity will receive the corresponding invoice upon completion of the training and must process the payment via bank transfer within 30 days of receiving the invoice.
• With personal resources from the applicant or a relative. In this case, the registration fee must be paid before the start of the training and within three weeks of being contacted by INSP. An invoice with payment will be sent to the applicant upon request. An admitted applicant unable to participate in the training due to a visa delay or another case of force majeure will be reimbursed for the advance registration fee, provided they submit the necessary supporting documents.

The registration fee for participating in an international short program is 1470 euros including all taxes. The INSP does not offer a scholarship or accommodation. Applicant receiving a French government grant will be contacted by his/her embassy for this purpose.