Faculty / Researcher

The research conducted in the School's 12 laboratories is particularly advanced in the field of socio-ecological and energy transition. It draws on the expertise of 496 researchers and teacher-researchers, as well as 673 doctoral and post-doctoral students.

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Research support

See the “Research Support-Appui à la recherche” section on the La Source website.

Advancing knowledge and supporting economic development

The research activities of our 12 laboratories focus on: environmental, energy, and climate economics (CIRED, PjSE), water and air in cities (LEESU, CEREA, and HM&CO), the impact of technical systems on territories and their inhabitants (LATTS), sustainable mobility (LVMT), climate science (LMD), renewable energies (LHSV), risk and uncertainty management (CERMICS, Navier), sustainable materials for construction (Navier), digital twins (LIGM), and more.

Advancing scientific research

The School is developing a long-term partnership policy with companies through teaching and research chairs.

Training through research

The School offers doctoral programs notably through the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, of which it is a member.

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Sustainable development

The socio-economic transitions of our societies are generating a multitude of challenges that require us to think globally but act locally. Through its research and teaching programs, École nationale des ponts et chaussées enables its researchers...

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Respect for others

Respect for each individual is at the heart of the École nationale des ponts et chaussées' concerns, whether for students or staff. This is reflected in two major themes: the establishment of real and quantifiable equality between women and men, and the...

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School distinctions

The School is present in the main world educational rankings. Rankings of Institut Polytechnique de Paris THE World University Rankings by Subject 2025 Physical Sciences : 501-600 Social Sciences : 176-200 Computer Science : 201-250 Engineering : 401-500...

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The School in History

The Corps des Ponts et Chaussées (Bridges and Roads Corps) was created in 1716. In 1747, a decree issued by the King's Council, considered to be the founding act of the School, established a specific training program for state engineers, entrusted to Jean...

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Organization

Since January 1st, 1994, École nationale des ponts et chaussées has been officially recognized in France as a public scientific, cultural, and professional institution (EPSCP), accountable to the Ministry in charge of Ecological Transition. This legal...

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Strategy

A mission: building the worlds of tomorrow. Tackling major societal challenges has been essential to the School’s history and continues to guide it. So building a future in a world that is becoming aware that resources are limited and that human...

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Welcome to the School

École nationale des ponts et chaussées provides a very high-level education in general engineering. In July 2024, the School became a member of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, world-class Institute of science and technology encompassing 6 prestigious...

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La Source

At the heart of the School, La Source is a place of information, study and conviviality. It accompanies students throughout their education, facilitating access to knowledge by offering resources, services and spaces adapted to different programs. La...

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PhD Programs

In PhD research, the School’s policy is to foster access to excellence through Doctoral Schools (ED) affiliated with the laboratories. In this context, an École nationale des ponts et chaussées PhD candidate (ENPC candidate) is registered with one of the...

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Transitions in debate - Water under stress: a subject of study at the crossroads of multiple research areas

To coincide with the publication of the 5th issue of Transitions, “L'eau sous contraintes: un objet d'étude à l'intersection de multiples recherches” (Water under stress: an object of study at the crossroads of multiple research projects), École nationale...

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1st Symposium PhD EELISA

Take part in the 1st EELISA PhD Symposium – Budapest, 28–29 November 2025 Are you a PhD student at an EELISA institution? Don't miss the opportunity to join the 1st EELISA PhD Symposium: a chance to discuss, showcase and collaborate on your research. You...