Doctoral students’ association
IMN-SYRA

The IMN-SYRA (Students and Young Researchers Association), created in September 2019, aims to develop and maintain professional or friendly relationships between current and former IMN students or young researchers.

By creating a solid network, the association strives to enhance the contribution of younger generations in research.

What is SYRA?

SYRA’s main missions are :

  • Facilitating the integration of new arrivals
  • Act as a link between doctoral students and IMN management
  • Developing cohesion within the laboratory
  • Develop a network of IMN alumni

Who is SYRA?

SYRA is managed by a board that is renewed every year. Composition of the board in 2026:

  • Axel AUBIN (Co-Chairman),
  • Thomas LE PAPE (Co-Chairman),
  • Axel FLORENT (Vice-Chairman),
  • Morgane PHILIPPE (Treasurer),
  • Cyril THEODOSE (Vice treasurer),
  • Léo SEIGNEUR (Secretary),
  • Coline CHARTRAIN (Communication manager),
  • Théo LEGRET (Communication manager),
  • Ravi RAJ (Relais International).

Here are a few examples:

  • My thesis in a photo: photo contest.
  • IMN Doctoral Student Days, the JDD.
  • PhD’lympics, Olympiads in partnership with two other PhD student associations from campus laboratories: CASSIR (CEISAM) and LOGIN (LS2N).
  • Numerous events throughout the year to create links and foster cohesion within the laboratory (karaoke, shared meals, after-work).

How can you join us?

If you are an intern, PhD student, post-doc, non-permanent or former member of IMN, join the association now:

imn-syra@cnrs-imn.fr

IMN Doctoral Student Days, JDD 2026

Organized by IMN-SYRA (IMN Students & Young Researchers Association), this event brings together the Institute’s community for two days of lively exchanges.

First-year doctoral students present their research activities in the form of posters, while second-year students give talks on work in progress, illustrating the diversity and richness of the research carried out within the laboratory.

The 2026 edition will take place on April 9 and 10 at IMN.