Each year, for more than 20 years, PhD students from the Centrale schools gather for a Colloque de Recherche Inter Ecoles Centrale (CRIEC — Cross-Centrale Schools Research Symposium). This symposium usually takes place in the beginning of June in one of the Centrale schools, and aims to showcase research in Centrale schools, as well as tighten bonds between the different schools. Oral presentations, posters in French and English as well as conferences from famous researchers allow to cover every research topic the schools take part in. For a week, PhD students are able to meet, visit the host school's labs and partake in a variety of interesting events (visits, barbecues, "Ma thèse en 180s" — Three Minute Thesis — competition, etc).

Organized by PhD students for PhD students, CRIEC is often a first symposium experience to showcase one's work in a relaxed environment, compared to a giving a conference before domain experts. It also is a good networking opportunity. As for the CRIEC organizing team, it is a first opportunity to prepare and host a scientific event.

CRIEC is a rewarding experience, be it for the organizers or any other attendee. If you are still hesitating, please note that all expenses (housing, transport, etc.) are paid for by the organizers, and the travel expenses to get by the Direction de la Recherche.

Centrale Lyon hosts the CRIEC in 2019, find more information on the dedicated page.