Research Centers
From space exploration to robotics, ecological engineering, and chronic diseases, researchers atUM solutions for the future that benefit humanity and the environment.
Dynamic research, conducted in close collaboration with research organizations and supported by state-of-the-art technological platforms, to meet the needs of 21st-century society.
Cutting-edge research, whichUM to promote by forging close ties with industries based in the region, particularly in the biomedical and new technologies sectors.
Agriculture, Environment, Biodiversity (AEB)
Director: Daniel Barthélémy
This cluster brings together more than 3,000 permanent staff members from various research organizations—such as BRGM, CIRAD, CNRS, IFREMER, INRAE, and IRD—as well as higher education institutions such as the University of Montpellier, Institut Agro / Montpellier SupAgro, and CIHEAM-IAMM.
Biology and Health (BS)
Director: Pierre-Emmanuel Milhiet
Research is organized around seven main thematic areas: Quantitative Biology, Cancer Research, Genetics and Epigenetics, Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Experimental and Regenerative Medicine, Neurosciences, and Health Technologies and Bioengineering.
Chemistry
Director: Joulia Larionova
The Research Cluster is one of five Research clusters Research University of Montpellier; it was established when the university was restructured and became an experimental public institution (EPE) on January 1, 2022. It is one of the largest centers in France working in the field of chemistry and its interdisciplinary areas.
The Research Cluster serves as a hub for scientific activities, fostering synergy among research institutions and stakeholders, and as a center for scientific collaboration aimed at developing joint initiatives between the University and its partners.
Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Systems (MIPS)
Director: Stéphane Pagano
Its purpose is to serve as a forum for fostering synergy among research structures and scientific collaboration with a view to developing joint initiatives among I-SITE members. This cluster consists of 85% of the staff from the MIPS department at the University of Montpellier and 15% from research units affiliated with organizations such as INRIA, Institut Agro Montpellier, IRD, INRAE, and CIRAD.
Social Sciences (Soc)
Director: Irène Georgescu
The Social Research Center at the University of Montpellier serves as a hub for coordinating and fostering collaboration among research institutions and researchers in the fields of law, political science, economics, education, and management based in Montpellier.
News
A university “that supports research careers”
Published on: January 8 , 2022
The University of Montpellier has had its European HR certification renewed for three years…
