Scientific collaboration is an important component of the IRSN’s research. It stimulates effective and inventive research by a synergy of the cultures, techniques and resources of the various partners for research where issues are shared. These resources, once brought into play and the results obtained, discussed and peer-reviewed, are the basis of dialogue among the scientific community and therefore aid in the development of networks. For the research scientists at the IRSN, this collaboration is one of the ways for them to gain recognition by the scientific community.
Collaborations
Within France, the IRSN has developed a strong cooperation with university laboratories and with public and private sector research organisations such as the CNRS, Inserm, InVS, Afssa, Affsaps, Afsset, INRS, Ineris and the BRGM. Detailed consultation and co-funding practices in terms of research exist with the CEA, EDF and Areva and are developed as and when required.
The IRSN has also developed European partnerships, allowing it to share research costs and enhance the value of the centres of scientific excellence within the Institute. Beyond the countries of the European Union, within which Germany holds a special place, strong scientific cooperation is maintained, particularly with its equivalent organisations in the United States, Russia, Japan and South Korea.
Action in research networks
Eccorev Research Federation
Eccorev is a research federation based on the "continental ecosystems and environmental risks". Launch on 1st January 2008, the research federation units the scientific and technological synergy of 29 research laboratories in the PACA region.
more about Eccorev
The European network of excellence SARNET on severe accidents (EC project)
Coordinated by IRSN, SARNET gathers 49 European bodies involved in research into reactor safety (safety institutes, universities, industrialists …) from 18 European countries. The objective is to seize the opportunity offered by the 6th EURATOM Research and Training Programme on Nuclear Energy to build a durable frame with the aim to...
more about Sarnet
The Eurados network
EURADOS : European Radiation Dosimetry Group. The Eurados activities cover the fields of radiation protection, radiobiology, diagnostic and therapeutic radiology. It undertakes network activities stimulating collaboration between European laboratories
more about Eurados
Era - European Radioecology Alliance
An international network whose goal is to integrate the research programmes of partners involved in radioecology, more specifically in the field of the assessment of the impact of radioactive substances on humans and the environment.
To find out more about Era