
The actions undertaken by the CNRS office are linked to both the CNRS’ strategic plan and the priorities of the ten CNRS institutes.

- Act as a liaison between CNRS and North- American research agencies, higher education institutions and Federal agencies.
- Assist the development of collaborative projects and the organization of visits of French and North American scientists.
- Provide support for French-American collaborative activities such as:
International Exploratory Actions (IEA)
International Research Networks (IRN, Previously GRDI)
International Research Programs (IRP, Previously LIA)
International Research Laboratory (IRL, Previously UMI & UMIFRE)

- Identify research centers and up and coming research teams
- Bring together French and North-American scientific players
- Foster the creation of International collaborative projects
- Monitor science and technology policy and activities in North America
- Provide information on key scientific fields

Provide French scientists in North America with information regarding scientific and career opportunities in France through a weekly newsletter:
« Le fil de Marianne ». More information about the CNRS international actions
CNRS for Canada, United States and Mexico
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Sylvette TOURMENTE +1 (202) 944-6240 Washington | Office director
Ambassade de France aux Etats-Unis
Washington, DC 20007 [email protected] |
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Jeanne REVIL +1 (202) 944-6238 Washington | Program officer
Ambassade de France aux Etats-Unis Washington, DC 20007 [email protected] |
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Audrey Duc +1 (202) 944-6243 Washington | Program officer
Ambassade de France aux Etats-Unis Washington, DC 20007 [email protected] |