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Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
The Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (National Center for Scientific Research) is a government-funded research organization, under the administrative authority of France's Ministry of Research.
Founded in 1939 by governmental decree, 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.
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- Type
- Research Institute
- Country
France
- Website
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http://www.limsi.fr
http://www.cnrs.fr
http://dri-dae.cnrs-dir.fr
http://www.laas.fr