François Mitterrand Institute

The Institut François Mitterrand (IFM) is a French foundation created at the initiative of François Mitterrand, former President of the Republic, to preserve a portion of his private archives and a broad documentation on his life and political action. It was recognized as being of public utility (reconnue d'utilité publique) on 4 April 1996. The institute is headquartered at 33, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, 75011 Paris, and operates primarily in France. The IFM aims to "contribute to the knowledge of the political and social history of contemporary France." Its activities include publishing a newsletter, La Lettre de l'institut François-Mitterrand; supporting scientific publication; promoting young researchers through an annual thesis prize and a master's prize; organizing colloquia; and participating in events related to François Mitterrand. It also maintains archives and a research center. Governance is provided by a bureau, a board of directors (Conseil d'administration), and a scientific council (Conseil scientifique). Since 2022, the institute has been presided over by Jean Glavany. Former presidents include Roland Dumas (1996–1999), Jean-Louis Bianco (1999–2001), Jean Kahn (2001–2003), and Hubert Védrine (2003–2022). The scientific council is chaired by Frédéric Bozo. An association of friends, the Association des amis de l'IFM, is presided over by Maurice Benassayag. The institute is a non-profit organization, recognized as a foundation of public utility, and relies on donations and memberships to continue and develop its actions. It is not a commercial brand in the traditional sense but operates as a cultural and historical institution with a public-facing identity, publications, and events.

The Institut François Mitterrand (IFM) was created at the initiative of François Mitterrand, former President of the French Republic, to preserve a portion of his private archives and a broad documentation on his life and political action. It was recognized as being of public utility (reconnue d'utilité publique) on 4 April 1996. The institute is headquartered at 33, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, 75011 Paris. Since its founding, the IFM has been governed by a board of directors and a scientific council. Its first president was Roland Dumas (1996–1999), followed by Jean-Louis Bianco (1999–2001), Jean Kahn (2001–2003), and Hubert Védrine (2003–2022). Since 2022, the institute has been presided over by Jean Glavany. The scientific council is chaired by Frédéric Bozo. The association of friends, Association des amis de l'IFM, is presided over by Maurice Benassayag. The IFM's mission is to "contribute to the knowledge of the political and social history of contemporary France." To this end, it engages in several activities: publishing a newsletter, La Lettre de l'institut François-Mitterrand; supporting scientific publication; promoting young researchers through annual prizes (Prix de Thèse de l'IFM and Prix de Master de l'IFM); organizing colloquia; and participating in events related to François Mitterrand. The institute also maintains archives and a research center. As a non-profit foundation of public utility, the IFM relies on donations and memberships to continue and develop its actions. It offers membership levels: Membre (30€), Membre bienfaiteur (from 50€), and Membre jeune (-25 ans) (20€). It also publishes a newsletter and organizes events such as the grand colloquium "François Mitterrand, homme de lettres" scheduled for 15–16 October 2026 at the Bibliothèque nationale de France.

• 2026

  Grand colloquium 'François Mitterrand, homme de lettres' scheduled for 15–16 October 2026 at the Bibliothèque nationale de France.

• 2022

  Jean Glavany becomes president.

• 2003

  Hubert Védrine becomes president (2003–2022).

• 2001

  Jean Kahn becomes president (2001–2003).

• 1999

  Jean-Louis Bianco becomes president (1999–2001).

• 1996

  Institut François Mitterrand recognized as being of public utility on 4 April 1996.

• 1996

  Roland Dumas becomes first president (1996–1999).

A non-profit foundation dedicated to preserving François Mitterrand's legacy and advancing research on contemporary French political and social history.

• La Lettre de l'institut François-Mitterrand

• Prix de Thèse de l'IFM

• Prix de Master de l'IFM

• Archives of François Mitterrand

1. 1Institut François Mitterrand – Contribuer à la connaissance de l’histoire politique et sociale de la France contemporainemitterrand.org
2. 2Institut François-Mitterrandfr.wikipedia.org
3. 3François Mitterrand institutewikidata.org