Our Research Fellows
Ifri has a base of about thirty permanent in-house researcher fellows, in addition to associate researcher fellows and advisors who contribute to the work of the institute.
Alain ANTIL
Researcher and Head of the Sub-Saharan Africa Center, Ifri
Elisa DOMINGUES DOS SANTOS
Associate Research Fellow, Sub-Saharan Africa Center and Turkey/Middle East Program, Ifri
François GAULME
Associate Research Fellow, Sub-Saharan Africa Center, Ifri
Mathieu PELLERIN
Associate Research Fellow, Sub-Saharan Africa Center, Ifri
Sina SCHLIMMER
Research Fellow at Ifri's Sub-Saharan Africa Center, Head of the Governing the Urban Transition in Africa research program
Thierry VIRCOULON
Associate Research Fellow, Coordinator of the Observatory of Central and Southern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa Center, Ifri
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Ifri, a foundation recognized as being of public utility, relies largely on private donors – companies and individuals – to guarantee its sustainability and intellectual independence. Through their funding, donors help maintain the Institute's position among the world's leading think tanks. By benefiting from an internationally recognized network and expertise, donors refine their understanding of geopolitical risk and its consequences on global politics and the economy. In 2024, Ifri will support more than 70 French and foreign companies and organizations.