About AFRAN
Structure and Governance
AFRAN (Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation) is a collaborative and dynamic network enhancing collaboration between France and Australia in science, research, and innovation for a sustainable future.
AFRAN was launched on the 13th of September 2016 by the Ambassador of France to Australia, from a merger between the French Researchers in Australia Network (FRAN), initiated by the Embassy of France to Australia in 2012, and the Australian-French Association for Science and Technology (AFAS ACT Inc.), then completed by AFAS VIC.
AFRAN's governance
AFRAN is constituted as an incorporated, non-for-profit association under the legal framework of the Australian Capital Territory, and has a national remit.
An Executive Committee
is elected annually by its members
A scientific advisory board
is formed for initiatives evaluation within
the extended committee that includes hubs and community leaders
A local employee
has been recruted in 2024 to develop our strategy and operations
and operations
The Executive Committee
 Katherine Daniell - President |  Frederic Hollande - Vice-President |  Mark Netto - Treasurer |
|---|---|---|
 Kimberley Coulson - Secretary & Strategy and Operations Manager |  Hugh Goold - Vice-Secretary |  Ana Forsyth - Public Officer |
 Kate Golebiowska - Non-office bearer |  Dominique Benzaken - Non-office bearer |  David Ness - Non-office bearer |
 Renaud Joannes-Boyau - Non-office bearer | Marjolaine Roche - Non-office bearer |
AFRAN's structure
8 local & 3 regional hubs
AFRAN is organised into local and regional hubs that engage with members accross disciplines and interests, facilitating collaboration and dialogue. AFRAN activities are described behind each pinpoint.
8 scientific communities
AFRAN is also organised in scientific communities that gathers experts and leaders from France and Australia around same science and innovation areas.
AFRAN Youth Engagement
Leadership Program
The AFRAN Youth Engagement Leadership Program, being the natural evolution of our AFRAN Alumni community, is a unique initiative designed to empower young students, researchers, and professionals who want to engage with the French–Australian community and promote academic, scientific, and cultural cooperation between the two countries — and across the Pacific and Indian Oceans.