CNRS in figures

Key figures

CNRS is a national organization, with a presence as close as possible to
. Today, it is the largest
public research organization in Europe and the second largest in
the world.

Helping our scientists to maintain this position also means helping France to remain a country of science and knowledge, enabling tomorrow’s innovations, contributing to France’s sovereignty and promoting its research.

research organization in the world

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laboratories in France

CNRS around the world

international research structures

offices
abroad