Research policy

Research functions

Research at UPEC is undertaken across :
23 cross-sector bodies,
27 teams,
2 internal teams for technology research,
and 2 federating research institutes

In total these bodies develop the multidisciplinary research that leads the 8 domains that UPEC offers for Masters’ degrees..

The 8 doctoral schools contribute to the development of PhD candidates  and their professional placement. The Science Council supports the international movement and collaborations of PhD students via the mechanism of the Quality Research Bonus (BQR). Research staff ar particularly engaged in European programs assisting doctoral schools.

The university supports the "quadriennal contract" outlining the validation and future of research outcomes.