Diversity and equality
CNRS employs and recruits a wide range of profiles, regardless of gender, disability or social, ethnic or geographical origin.
Diversity and equal opportunities
The CNRS promotes the diversity of profiles without distinction of gender, disability or social, ethnic or geographical origins, and wishes to offer the possibility of joining an institution of research excellence to the greatest number.
The CNRS is committed to fostering the expression of the diversity of its talents through programs and partnerships, whether in recruitment, employment and working conditions, or career development and progression.
Professional equality
Professional equality between women and men is a priority for the CNRS.
This proactive policy, which extends from CNRS headquarters to the regional delegations and research laboratories, takes the form of a large number of actions and tools. Since 2001, it has been led by the Mission pour la Place Des Femmes, which is responsible for promoting, advising and evaluating the inclusion of gender and professional equality issues in the institution's overall policy. The Mission's work is based on four main areas: promoting professional equality between women and men; promoting cross-disciplinary research on gender; promoting scientific careers among young women and female role models; and developing French, European and international partnerships. It implements and monitors a dedicated multi-year action plan, interacts with the CNRS Gender Equality Committee, and coordinates the network of regional correspondents.