Research & innovation
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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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2nd edition EELISA Student-led bootcamp 2026
From 8 to 10 November 2026, ZHAW – Zurich University of Applied Sciences will host the second edition of the EELISA Student-led Bootcamp in Winterthur, Switzerland. Organised as an international hackathon, the event will bring together 30 students from...
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"Saveurs savantes", the 2026 national science festival at the School
To celebrate the Fête de la Science (Science Festival) on the theme of “Saveurs savantes” (Smart flavours), École nationale des ponts et chaussées is opening its doors on Saturday, October 10, 2025 from 2pm to 6pm, together with Geodata Paris, offering...
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2nd edition of the EELISA PhD Symposium
On 3 November 2026, the second edition of the EELISA PhD Symposium will take place at the School, followed by a morning session at Université PSL on 4 November. Focusing on the role of innovation throughout the research journey, the event will bring...
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Arthur Guillot-Legoff awarded the 2026 École des Ponts Thesis Prize
Every year, the École nationale des ponts et chaussées Thesis Prize recognises young PhD graduates whose work contributes to the scientific, economic and social standing of the School. This year, the jury has decided to award the 2026 Prize, sponsored by...
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The laboratories
CEREA - Atmospheric Environment Education and Research Center Themes: air quality, pollution dispersal and transportation, atmospheric modeling on an urban and regional scale, data assimilation. CEREA is committed to an ambitious scientific policy to...
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The School and Bouygues Construction are joining forces to design the building systems of the future
At Viva Technology 2026, the École nationale des ponts et chaussées (ENPC) and Bouygues Construction (BYCN), two leading French and international players in the fields of construction, engineering and innovation, signed a collaboration agreement aimed at...
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Co-innovation Lab
How can we build a sustainable and resilient world for everyone? This is one of the major challenges of the 21st century facing the academic world, businesses, local authorities and society as a whole. To remain at the forefront of innovative research...
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School distinctions
École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, which features in international rankings, is also in the top five in national rankings, alongside École Polytechnique, École Centrale, and École des Mines Paris-PSL. Its researchers, teachers, and students are...
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Towards a Low Demand Economy
Towards a Low Demand Economy – Policies, transformation pathways, macroeconomic reconfigurations and high well-being within planetary boundaries An international conference organized by the CIRED and the LoDEEP research group with the support of the Chair...