Research at IRS

Through our current research programme, ‘Collaborating with Society’ (2026–2029), we are responding to the growing need for collaboration beyond the boundaries of academia. more infos

Research stays at the IRS are an important component of the institute's Internationalisation Strategy, which is implemented with the assistance of the Research Management and Communication office. This section portraits visiting researchers and provides information for stays at IRS. more infos

Apply for your own research project with support from the IRS. more infos

Good academic practice is the prerequisite for first-rate, credible research. The IRS has therefore established rules to ensure such good practice. These comprise central research-ethics principles and specifications on academic procedure. more infos

At the IRS, research data are the basis for scientific work and knowledge gain. They are collected through observations, interviews, surveys, data collection and further processing with the purpose of generating and validating research results. The IRS is committed to a responsible and transparent handling of research data within the framework of a sustainable and quality-conscious research process. more infos

Overview of research projects carried out by IRS researchers and financed by core funding and external grants more infos