On Friday, September 25, 2026, the Inserm (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale) will take part in the Mediterranean Night of Researchers in Montpellier. The event will take place at Joffre High School from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and will welcome around 150 scientists who will present their work to the public in a free, family-friendly format. This event is part of the broader European Researchers' Night, an annual initiative held in over 300 cities across Europe. The Mediterranean Night of Researchers is returning to Montpellier for its fourth edition and is supported by Genopolys, a science communication center established by Inserm, the CNRS, and the University of Montpellier. Marie Péquignot, a research director at Inserm, leads Genopolys. Over the past three years, the event has aimed to highlight the role of women in scientific research and to showcase the wide range of careers available in science. The name of the event reflects its goal of increasing public awareness of researchers and challenging outdated stereotypes about science. This aligns with a broader effort to help the public distinguish between scientific facts and misinformation. A survey from February 2025, conducted by Inserm and Harmonie Santé, found that nearly half of French people had encountered health-related misinformation, and two-thirds felt that health-related topics were especially prone to false information. The Mediterranean Night of Researchers seeks to promote scientific rigor and clarity, while also inspiring future generations of scientists. The event will cover a wide range of scientific disciplines, from health and astrophysics to biology, archaeology, chemistry, and linguistics. Activities will include workshops, lectures, interactive games, immersive experiences, exhibitions, and opportunities for visitors to meet scientists in short, informal sessions known as speed-meetings. Inserm scientists will be involved in several of these activities, including a game called Mission Erinha, designed for children aged 8 and up that explores responding to an epidemic and European scientific collaboration. Other activities will include a workshop on fluorescent proteins and microscopy, a lecture on the biology of fear for ages 14 and up, and many other opportunities for discovery. Each year, nearly 2,000 people attend the Mediterranean Night of Researchers in Montpellier. The event will take place at Joffre High School, located at 150 allée de la Citadelle, Montpellier. It will run from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026. Alongside Inserm, the CNRS, the University of Montpellier, the IRD, Inrae, the Cirad, and other research organizations will contribute to making the event a success.