Soizic Sergeant

Soizic Sergeant is an accomplished expert in international research grants. With a degree in Political Science, she joined the Institut Pasteur (Paris, France) in 2016, bringing her expertise in European and international funding. Since 2019, Soizic has led an innovative team at the Grants Office, focusing on securing diverse funding sources beyond national and EU channels. Her expertise spans U.S. and international (outside the EU) research funding—both public and private sectors. She leads five specialists who manage the full grant lifecycle: pre- and post-award phases, proposal proofreading support, alternative funder identification, and compliance oversight. Soizic plays a pivotal role in navigating complex funding environments and advising upper management on the evolving U.S. research landscape, while facilitating international collaborations in the biomedical field.