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Institut National des Sciences et Techniques Nucléaires - INSTN |
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National Institute for Nuclear Science and Technology |
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INSTN |
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http://www-instn.cea.fr |
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| Country |
France |
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Paris |
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| Sector |
Higher Education |
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RoW Public Sector |
| Status |
Established 1956 |
| Stated Role |
As a part of the CEA (French Atomic Energy Commission), the National Institute for Nuclear Science and Technology (INSTN) is a higher education institution under the joint supervision of the Ministries in charge of Education and Industry. <P>It has been created in 1956, when France decided to launch a nuclear programme, for providing engineers and researchers with high scientific and technological qualifications in all disciplines related to nuclear energy applications. <P>The INSTN’s mission is to disseminate the CEA’s knowledge and know-how around the world. <P>The INSTN headquaters are located at the Saclay CEA Centre (20 km South of Paris). Four branches are set up in the CEA’s centres at Grenoble, Cadarache and Valrhô-Marcoule, and on the campus of Cherbourg-Octeville. |
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The INSTN is in charge of : <P> National and European academic courses, for students, engineers and technicians, nuclear physicians, radiopharmacists and medical physicists ;<P> Vocational training sessions for professionals and PhD students of any origin and nationality ;<P> Training through research which the institute coordinates ; it also offers assistance and guidance to PhD students and post-doctoral researchers working in the CEA’s laboratories. <P>With a wealth of experience in international collaborations for the 70’s, the INSTN is committed to European advancement, and is helping to form partnerships and build up networks. |
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