IM2B institute

Our goal: to develop a network of internationally recognised laboratories to strengthen interdisciplinary research and teaching in the field of microbiology and to develop biotechnology solutions in the energy, environment and healthcare sectors.

Biodiversity
Molecular machines
Inter-organism dialogue
Photosynthetic organisms
Catalytic mechanisms
Modelling
Microorganisms
Metabolism
Green chemistry

Research

Are you a researcher, teacher-researcher, engineer or technician?

Our projects

Training

Are you a master’s student or a PhD student?

Our actions

Partnerships

Are you a company, local authority or association?

Our network

Our missions

Forming a
Community

11

Research
units

1

Research
federation

400

Staff

3

Faculties

4

Doctoral schools

430

Students (master’s and
PhD)

Crédit : Elea_Ropiot_amU

Training through and for research

Funding for interdisciplinary theses or theses carried out in partnership with a company
An international doctoral programme in microbiology
M2 internships granted on technology platforms
Training in cutting-edge technologies
iGEM international competition for synthetic biology

Acting internationally

International seasonal schools, as part of CIVIS alliance
Grants for PhD and postdoctoral students to take part in international conferences
Support for the organisation of international conferences

Bringing disciplines closer together

Launch of projects allying biology, chemistry, biophysics and bioinformatics
A network of technology platforms structured around 6 clusters
Incentive calls for projects
IM2B - ICI inter-institute projects bringing microbiology and cancer-immunology closer together

Strengthening partnerships

Public research bodies
Competitive clusters
National and European research infrastructures
European universities
Energy and environment sector companies

Latest news

Events

Date évènement

June 4, 2026

IMMpulse #3 Entrepreneurship PhD & Researchers

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IMMpulse #3 Entrepreneurship PhD & Researchers

Registration for the 3rd and final workshop in the IMMpulse series is now open!
Events

Date évènement

April 8 & 9, 2026

One Health Festival

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One Health Festival

On the occasion of the "One Health for Marseille" day, the IM2B is reaffirming its commitment to interdisciplinary research in the service of global health issues.
Calls / Offers

Date évènement

Until May 29, 2026

Microbio-SEED post-doctoral program: IM2B recruits a European project manager

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Microbio-SEED post-doctoral program: IM2B recruits a European project manager

IM2B opens a position for a European Project Manager to lead the MSCA COFUND Microbio-SEED program

The institute in pictures

Networking session - IM2B Scientific day 2024

Communauté de l'IM2B - IM2B Scientific day 2024

Axe de recherche - Crédit : Elea Ropiot amU

Amphi Desnuelle - IM2B Scientific day 2024