A particular feature of CIRM is that it is a residential centre. At CIRM, a resident researcher lives in total immersion in his/ her group, sleeping, eating and working in this one place. We believe that this proximity is very conducive to fruitful exchanges. With CIRM’s administrative and residential teams taking care of their needs, researchers can focus exclusively on their own scientific projects. Our aim is indeed to combine excellence in science with a quality venue.

CIRM is jointly managed by the Société Mathématique de France (SMF), the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) and Aix-Marseille Université.

CIRM was created forty years ago as one of the first centres for worldwide scientific meetings in mathematics. The centre is a key establishment in the renowned French School of Mathematics. Its international Scientific Committee ensures that the best quality is reached in terms of conferences and other research events organized, the aim being to maintain the highest level of research combined with the best residential facilities. 

CIRM is a key partner in two Laboratoires d’Excellence (governmental initiatives launched to promote excellence in French research): Labex CARMIN* at a national level, and ARCHIMEDE Institute at the local level. CIRM also created the Jean-Morlet Chair programme in 2013 with the aim of welcoming foreign researchers in residence, encouraging collaborations with the local departments and offering top quality international scientific programmes.

Through its participation in those projects, CIRM can develop its scientific aims, be an international player and assert its strategic role and missions. 

Building on its success, CIRM welcomed over 4,700 participants in 2019, thanks to additional hosting capacities.

In response to the pandemic that hit the world in 2020, CIRM was able to adapt and accelerate its digital transformation by setting up virtual and hybrid conferences so that science may continue to develop and be transmitted. Top-of-the-range equipment makes it possible to implement new formats. In addition, the teams at CIRM work alongside the organizers and speakers of workshops, so that technical issues are quickly resolved and do not hinder the dissemination of knowledge.

We wish all our visitors an excellent and enriching stay with us and enjoyable exchanges, whether physically present at CIRM or at a distance!

Pascal HUBERT

* CARMIN (Centres d’Accueil et de Rencontres Mathématiques Internationales)