Debating Ideas
Supports projects advancing global intellectual exchange through public debates and 'Night of Ideas' events, promoting French culture and thought internationally.
Funder: Institut français
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Not specified; typically supports annual cycles of debates and public events.
Summary: Supports projects organizing intellectual debates and 'Night of Ideas' events to advance diplomacy of ideas and knowledge.
Description
This grant from Institut français supports initiatives that foster the diplomacy of ideas and knowledge through public debate, with a particular emphasis on organizing a "Night of Ideas" event and an annual cycle of debates. Projects must align with the strategic influence objectives of the applicant’s diplomatic post or institution. The aim is to encourage meaningful intellectual exchange, promote public dialogue, and enhance the international presence of French culture and thought.
