Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS)
About CNRS
The French National Centre for Scientific Research is among the world's leading research institutions. 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.
In the PEPPER Project, CNRS has three affiliated entities, Institut des matériaux de Nantes Jean Rouxel, University of Montpellier and University of Belfort-Montbeliard.
Website: www.cnrs.fr/fr
CNRS-affiliated entities
1. INSTITUT DES MATÉRIAUX DE NANTES JEAN ROUXEL
Institut des matériaux de Nantes Jean Rouxel - The Institute of Materials was created in 1988 by the renowned French chemist Jean Rouxel. Drawing together chemists, physicists and materials engineers from the CNRS and the University of Nantes, with over 150 researchers and support staff it now represents one of the largest materials research centres in France. Research projects are diverse, including collaborations with industry, and other national and international research organisations.
2. UNIVERSITE DE MONTPELLIER
Located throughout the city of Montpellier and in the main towns in the eastern part of the Occitanie region, they cover the main fields of study: law, economics, management, political and social sciences, science, technology and health, enabling students to move towards professional careers and/or the world of research.
Today, the University of Montpellier welcomes over 51,000 students to its 17 faculties, schools and institutes.
3. UNIVERSITE DE TECHNOLOGIE DE BELFORT - MONTBELIARD
Created in 1999, UTBM is a university with scientific, cultural and professional objectives. Member of a group of universities of technology, UTBM was formed from the merger of two schools: the Engineering University of Belfort (l’Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Belfort) founded in 1962 and the Polytechnic Institute of Sevenans (l’Institut Polytechnique de Sevenans) founded in 1985. Benefiting from an exceptional economic environment and with its 3,000 engineering, master's, and future doctoral students, UTBM is a key partner in the field of technology, particularly in the areas of energy, transportation, and the industry of the future, serving both people and businesses.
The project is supported by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership and its members.
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