CNRS - French National Center for Scientific Research

The National Center for Scientific Research, or CNRS, is a public organization under the responsibility of the French Ministry of Education and Research

Founded in 1939 by governmental decree, the CNRS aims to:

  • Evaluate and carry out all research capable of advancing knowledge and bringing social, cultural, and economic benefits for society.
  • Contribute to the promotion and application of research results.
  • Develop scientific information.
  • Support research training.
  • Participate in the analysis of the national and international scientific climate and its potential for evolution in order to develop a national policy.

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