Science & Society
UM committed to responsible research practices, as demonstrated by several flagship initiatives:
- an open science policy featuring the HAL portal,
- a guidelines for the authorship of scientific publications,
- a charter on scientific integrity,
- the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol in research projects.
Libraries and Documentation
The University of Montpellier has entrusted its Joint Documentation Service with the task of developing and managing its collection of resources and library services to support you throughout your studies and help you succeed.
Open Science
In late 2019, the University of Montpellier aligned itself with the national policy on reproducible science. On this dedicated website, you can find the full plan implemented by the University, led by the Vice President for Open Science and Research Data Research made possible through collaboration among numerous departments and cross-functional units.
Research Data
The University of Montpellier coordinates several initiatives to support the management and use of research data.The EcoDoR workshop (toward a research data ecosystem) brings together data management experts at the Montpellier campus to provide a one-stop shop for assistance with drafting data management plans (DMPs), depositing datasets on Research Gov, and getting started with the OPIDoR DMP. The Montpellier Institute of Data Science (ISDM) offers large-scale storage and scientific computing infrastructure for all research communities, as well as support services (data clinics, training, and events).
Scientific Culture
The promotion of scientific culture involves the transfer of knowledge, techniques, and expertise between science and society. This is one of the missions of universities, and it is a proactive effort that engages the University of Montpellier and its scientific community: researchers, Professors, doctoral students, and others.
Research Ethics Committee (CER) of the University of Montpellier
The University of Montpellier’s Research Ethics Committee was officially established on February 8, 2022. Its objective is to strengthen the measures put in place by the University of Montpellier to promote awareness and adherence to ethical and professional principles in response to the questions raised by scientific advances and their contemporary societal implications, regardless of the field of research.
The Research Ethics Committee of the University of Montpellier is authorized to provide advisory opinions on research projects and protocols in all scientific fields, particularly those involving human subjects, matters of privacy, and data relating to human subjects.



