U.S. Supporters in 1995, and The Father of Europe: The Life and Times of Jean Monnet in 2018. In 1997, it erected a plaque on the Willard Hotel in memory of the office Monnet kept there during World War II. Jean Monnet Institute The Jean Monnet Institute is a French nonprofit, established in 2021 to leverage Monnet's legacy to foster European integration and chaired by Monnet's grandson Jean-Marc Lieberherr. One of its early initiatives was a new edition of Monnet's Memoirs, with a preface authored by French president Emmanuel Macron. Prizes and scholarships Jean Monnet prizes The , set up in 1995 by the department of Charente, rewards European authors for books written in, or translated to, French. The Jean Monnet Prize for European Integration, given by EuropeanConstitution.eu, a French association, rewards projects contributing to the promotion of European integration. Several universities and research centres award prizes named after Jean Monnet. Jean Monnet Programme and Chairs The European Union maintains Monnet's memory with the Jean Monnet Activities, under the Erasmus+ programme of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). These activities promote knowledge on European integration and European studies on a worldwide scale, especially at the university level, through the Jean Monnet Centres of Excellence, as well as chairs, policy debates, and support to associations. Jean Monnet Actions aim to build bridges between academics, researchers and EU policymakers. There is an emphasis on the study of and research on EU integration and in understanding Europe's place in a globalised world. Jean Monnet Actions are organised and applied for via higher education institutions. Jean Monnet Chairs are teaching posts with a specialisation in European Union studies for university professors or senior lecturers. Jean Monnet Chairs can: enhance the teaching of EU studies at your institution through the curriculum conduct, monitor and supervise research on EU matters at all education levels be a mentor and advisor to the next generation of teachers and researchers provide expert guidance to future professionals about European matters Jean Monnet Chairs are encouraged to: publish books within their university press during the grant period. The grant will cover part of the publication and, if need be, part of the translation costs participate in dissemination and information events in your country and around Europe organise events (lectures, seminars, workshops, etc.) with policymakers, civil society and schools network with other academics and institutions supported by Jean Monnet apply