CNRS, Paris

A major player in fundamental research worldwide, the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique multi-specialist position allows it to combine different scientific disciplines to shed light on and address the challenges of the contemporary world, in collaboration with public and socio-economic stakeholders. Together, science is working towards sustainable progress that benefits all of society.

The 3 pillars of CNRS activities

360° research

With over 80 years of fundamental research, from the exploration of living things, space and matter to that of human societies, the CNRS mobilizes all the sciences to understand the challenges of the contemporary world in all their complexity, in connection with field organizations.

Impactful innovation

The CNRS encourages and supports the implementation of research results to transform them into concrete and sustainable social and technological innovations for businesses and society.

Sharing knowledge

The CNRS is a fervent advocate of a knowledge society and of open science rooted in its time. It promotes the broad circulation of knowledge and scientific culture, and supports policymakers in the development of public policies.