Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Overview
The Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (National Center for Scientific Research) ('CNRS) is a government-funded research organization, under the administrative authority of France's Ministry of Research. Founded in 1939, CNRS has the following missions:


 * To evaluate and carry out all research capable of advancing knowledge and bringing social, cultural, and economic benefits for society.
 * To contribute to the application and promotion of research results.
 * To develop scientific information.
 * To support research training.
 * To participate in the analysis of the national and international scientific climate and its potential for evolution in order to develop a national policy.