© CNRS / Dircom / March 2013 PRESENTING CNRS

© CNRS / Dircom / March 2013 P. 01 ● I CNRS is a scientific and technological public organization under the responsibility of the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research ● I It carries out research in all fields of knowledge through 10 specialized institutes ● I The institutes must meet 3 key targets I Pushing back the frontiers of science I Meeting the major challenges facing our planet I Promoting cutting-edge technology ● I It generates knowledge, which it uses for the benefit of society AN ESSENTIAL RESEARCH CONTRIBUTOR FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOCIETY

© CNRS / Dircom / March 2013 P. 02 ● I CNRS works in partnership with Research and Higher Education Centers (PRES), universities, engineering and management schools, as well as with other research organizations ● I CNRS is a key player in the French government’s « Investments for the Future » program ● I It actively participates in the creation of large higher education and research sites A STRONG PRESENCE ON THE RESEARCH AND HIGHER EDUCATION FRONT ● I CNRS is a founding member of the five research alliances : Aviesan (life sciences), Ancre (energy), Allistene (digital sciences), Allenvi (environment) and Athena (humanities and social sciences)

© CNRS / Dircom / March 2013 P. 03 ● I A 34,000 -strong workforce, including 25,500 permanent personnel, 11,400 researchers and 14,100 engineers, technicians and administrative staff carrying out and supporting research ● I 2013 budget: billion euros, including 802 million euros in CNRS-generated income ● I Over 1,100 research and service units ● I More than 28,500 publications on average in high-caliber international journals each year, half of which are published jointly with an external organization ● I 18 Nobel prize laureates and 11 Fields Medal winners RESOURCES AND RESULTS UP TO OBJECTIVES

© CNRS / Dircom / March 2013 P. 04 ● I Ten theme-based institutes and a mission for Interdisciplinarity ● I I mportant means dedicated to very large-scale research infrastructures ● I Active commitment in the setting up of a European research area ● I Ambitious international policy ● I Strong links with the business world AN AMBITIOUS RESEARCH POLICY ● I A policy of strengthening partnerships with higher education institutions

© CNRS / Dircom / March 2013 P. 05 THE TEN CNRS INSTITUTES

© CNRS / Dircom / March 2013 ● I CNRS covers all scientific disciplines I mathematical sciences I physics I information sciences and technologies I nuclear and particle physics I earth sciences and astronomy I chemistry I biological sciences I humanities and social sciences I ecology and the environment I engineering ● I Research is conducted in more than 1,000 laboratories ● I 95% of research is carried out in partnership with universities, national, European and international research institutes and private companies within joint research units CNRS IS PRESENT IN ALL FIELDS OF KNOWLEDGE P. 06

© CNRS / Dircom / March 2013 P. 07 ● I A competitive human resources policy to support the development of jobs and careers ● I A flexible and modernized administration to simplify the management of laboratories and provide them with an optimum quality of service ● I A scientific and technical information strategy to provide the best access to international publications ● I Re-organized support functions to increase research efficiency A HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE TO SUPPORT RESEARCH

© CNRS / Dircom / March regional divisions manage laboratories and maintain links with local authorities and partners. OFFICES AND LABS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY P. 08

© CNRS / Dircom / March 2013 ● I Contributes to promoting French research worldwide through 30 International Joint Units (UMI), 11 offices abroad and 50 researcher exchange agreements with around 40 countries ● I Participates in 331 International Programs for Scientific Cooperation ● I Is involved in 127 International Associated Laboratories (LIA) ● I Carries out more than 55,000 missions abroad each year STRONG INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE Through an active partnership and cooperation policy with other European and international research organizations, CNRS: P. 09.

© CNRS / Dircom / March 2013 CNRS develops productive relationships with industry, helps laboratories enhance their research and transfers technology to the business world. ● I With a portfolio of 4,521 patent families, CNRS is among France’s top 10 patent filers. ● I 704 start-ups have been launched since 2000, stemming from research carried out in CNRS laboratories AN IMPORTANT ACTOR IN ECONOMIC LIFE ● I CNRS has entered into 25 framework agreements with large industrial groups. It has set up 15 joint research units and 48 associated research laboratories with businesses. ● I CNRS plays an active role in France’s 14 technology transfer companies (SATT) P. 10

© CNRS / Dircom / March 2013 CNRS MANAGEMENT BOARD ● I Chair: Alain Fuchs, President ● I Research Office: Joël Bertrand, Chief Research Officer ● I Resources Office: Xavier Inglebert, Chief Resources Officer ● I Secretariat: Hélène Naftalski, Principal Private Secretary P. 11