Foreign nationals holding a diploma equivalent to a master’s degree who carry out research work or teach at university level, under a hosting agreement signed with a public or private organisation with a pre-approved research or higher education mission, will be issued a multi-annual residence permit bearing the words “passeport talent-chercheur” (talent-researcher passport) for a maximum period of four years. Where the hosting agreement mentions membership of a mobility programme, the residence permit will bear the words “passeport talent-chercheur-programme de mobilité” (“talent-researcher mobility programme passport”).