Centre national de la recherche scientifique - CNRS

About the organization
The CNRS is a major player in basic research on the global stage and the only organisation in France that is active in all fields of science. Its unique position as a specialist in multiple fields means that it can bring together different scientific disciplines to shed light on and gain insight into current global challenges, in partnership with public sector, social and economic stakeholders. Together the sciences are used to bring about sustainable progress that benefits the whole of society.

Missions
To leverage all fields of sciences to tackle current global challenges.

Responsibilities
Fulfilling our responsibilities both as a stakeholder in research and innovation and as an employer.

Organisation
Scientific governance means we can assign all our resources to research.

Europe and International
The CNRS is a major player in science on the global stage.

Distinctions
The CNRS awards annual scientific mediation medals to women and men who put science at the heart of society.

Past events