Those involved in research at EMNantes have a variety of profiles and come from many different backgrounds.. Engineering students doing a research Masters, young researchers, established senior faculty and invited professors work side by side, exchange experiences and contribute to the vitality of the laboratories. This is increasingly the case as the EMNantes is actively involved in the doctoral schools of the University of Nantes and in research Masters in 4 areas: environmental engineering, control and industrial engineering, nuclear engineering and computer science. Since last year, EMNantes has moreover been accredited by the Ministry for Higher Education and Research to award PhDs in certain fields.