IGE in a few words

The Institute of Geosciences of the Environment IGE is a joint research unit (CNRS, INRAE, IRD, UGA, Grenoble INP) hosted on the campus of St Martin d’Hères near Grenoble and is part of the Observatoire des Sciences de l’Univers de Grenoble (OSUG).

The IGE studies climate, the functioning of the planet and its evolution in terms of pollution, global changes and risks for societies. Historically, the IGE conducts its research in regions with significant societal and environmental issues : the polar regions, the intertropical zone, and mountain regions.

The average number of staff in the laboratory is about 330, including 190 permanent members (researchers, teacher-researchers, engineers, technicians and administrative staff) and about 140 doctoral students, post-doctoral students and staff on fixed-term contracts. Each year, the laboratory welcomes about 100 trainees and scientific visitors. The IGE is housed in four buildings on the Grenoble University Campus (Glaciology building, OSUG-B, Maison Climat Planète and INRAE-Grenoble Saint Martin d’Hères).