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The National Center for Scientific Research, known by its French acronym CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique), is a leading public organization under the administrative authority of France’s Ministry of Education and Research. Founded in 1939, the CNRS is one of the largest fundamental research institutions in Europe, dedicated to advancing knowledge and supporting scientific education and applications across all disciplines. Its scope encompasses biological sciences, humanities and social sciences, nuclear and particle physics, information sciences, engineering and systems sciences, physics, mathematical sciences, chemistry, earth sciences and astronomy. The CNRS plays a crucial role in the international scientific community, participating in numerous projects and collaborations around the world. It is instrumental in fostering scientific and technological exchanges and has been pivotal in numerous groundbreaking discoveries that have earned its researchers multiple prestigious awards, including Nobel Prizes.