Each year, the CNRS awards medals to recognize those who make an exceptional contribution to the institution’s vitality and reputation. In 2026, the Alps delegation received 9 awards: 2 bronze medals, 4 individual crystal medals, and 3 collective crystal trophies. These awards recognize the excellence and dedication of the staff and teams in the Alpine region.
Each year, the CNRS awards its medals to recognize scientific excellence. It honors exceptional contributions to research with the gold medal, recognizes internationally acclaimed work with the silver medal, encourages young researchers whose early work shows promise with the bronze medal, and, through the individual crystal medal or the team trophy, recognizes staff and teams whose technical expertise and innovation are essential to research.
With nine awards in 2026, this year’s list of winners once again reflects the quality of research in the region, featuring both a significant number of recipients and a particularly multidisciplinary focus. The recipients explore a wide range of fields, from rural geography to molecular chemistry, including engineering and device design, quantum physics, and the development of digital tools.
A grand ceremony will be held in late 2026 to present these awards to the researchers, engineers, and technicians who are advancing science.
