Thomas Jefferson
Fund
Addressing 21st –Century Challenges
through Transatlantic Research
In our globalized world of science and research, French-American
cooperation is integral to achieving scientific breakthroughs and
cutting-edge discoveries. Identifying solutions to key 21st –century
challenges such as finding a cure for cancer, protecting the environment,
advancing cybersecurity, and preserving cultural heritage requires global
collaboration that transcends national and cultural borders.
“I strongly believe that transatlantic research is essential to
our ability to improve the world for generations to come. As
Ambassador, developing scientific diplomacy and maintaining
strong partnerships between American and French researchers are
among my highest priorities, and the Thomas Jefferson Fund will
enable us to achieve this goal.”
Gérard Araud
Ambassador of France to the United States
A New Chapter in Bilateral Research
The French Embassy is launching a new program to support cooperation
among the most promising young French and American researchers
in the Humanities and Social Sciences, the Natural Sciences, and
Science for Society. The Thomas Jefferson Fund aims to foster forwardlooking collaborative research that addresses the most pressing global
challenges.
Inspired by the third American President’s commitment to strengthening
French-American relations, the Thomas Jefferson Fund will bring
talented researchers together to strengthen their collaborative research
activities, co-organize conferences, and author joint articles for highlevel publications. By developing sustainable research partnerships
and global networks that reflect the highest scientific and academic
standards, the Thomas Jefferson Fund will enable these exceptional
researchers to achieve groundbreaking discoveries.
As the first Hubert Curien Partnership between France and the
United States, the Thomas Jefferson Fund will be officially recognized
as a leading program in the French-American research landscape.
Comprising 67 initiatives across 60 countries, these partnerships
support mobility among leading scientists involved in bilateral research
projects. As a concrete expression of our shared commitment to scientific
cooperation, this collaborative research program will be endorsed by
both governments, in France by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the
Ministry of Higher Education and Research, and in the United States by
the Department of State.
Project Selection
Applications will be submitted jointly by the partnering researchers.
They will be reviewed and evaluated for scientific and technical merit by
independent experts in France and the United States. Selected projects
will be reviewed yearly to confirm both scientific and financial integrity
before funding is renewed for the second year.
Program Overview
The Thomas Jefferson Fund will support collaboration between
outstanding young French and American researchers.
•9 RESEARCH GRANTS AWARDED EACH YEAR
3 GRANTS IN NATURAL SCIENCES
3 GRANTS IN THE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
3 GRANTS IN SCIENCE FOR SOCIETY
•18 AMERICAN AND FRENCH GRANTEES EACH YEAR
•2 - YEAR PERIOD FOR EACH GRANT
•$20,000
GRANTS, PLUS MATCHING CO-FINANCING FROM
THE RESEARCHERS’ UNIVERSITIES, TO FUND INTERNATIONAL
MOBILITY FOR RESEARCHERS, COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH,
JOINT CONFERENCES, AND PUBLICATIONS
•1 ANNUAL GRANTS AWARD CEREMONY
Program Leadership
The French Embassy and its 501(c)(3) partner foundation, the French
American Cultural Exchange (FACE) Foundation, will manage the Thomas
Jefferson Fund, with strategic guidance from a committee of dedicated
partners.
THE FRENCH EMBASSY
Based in New York City, Washington D.C., and eight other cities across the
country, the Higher Education and Scientific Departments of the French
Embassy help to establish strong partnerships between French and
American scholars, research institutions, and universities on both sides
of the Atlantic.
FRENCH AMERICAN CULTURAL EXCHANGE (FACE) FOUNDATION
FACE supports contemporary creative work in the arts and education,
combining French and American strengths in these fields, and
encourages collaborative research projects. FACE will oversee all legal
and financial aspects of the Thomas Jefferson Fund. Contributions to the
non-profit are fully tax-deductible.
Contacts
Bénédicte de Montlaur
Cultural Counselor
French Embassy in the United States
[email protected] • +1 212 439 1410
Minh-Hà Pham
Counselor for Science and Technology
French Embassy in the United States
[email protected] • +1 202 944 6250
Caite Panzer
Director of Development
Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States
[email protected] • +1 212 439 1424
THOMAS JEFFERSON FUND
Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States
972 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10075
http://www.face-foundation.org/thomas-jefferson-fund