CNRS – Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

The French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) is among the world’s leading research institutions. It is a public organism for scientific research, founded in 1939, under the authority of the Ministry of Research Multidisciplinary. Its scientists explore the living world, matter, the Universe, and the functioning of human societies in order to meet the major challenges of today and tomorrow. Internationally recognised for the excellence of its scientific research, the CNRS is a reference in the world of research and development, as well as for the general public.