We specialize in research on social and cultural phenomena related to nations and ethnic groups. Currently, the Institute of Ethnology consists of three research departments (historical ethnology, ethnic studies, ethnomusicology) and a scientific information department.

Providing research in personality, health and cognitive psychology.

We offer document preparation, consultancy and research in the field of archaeology.

A subsidiary of Charles University founded to implement technology transfer - the transfer of scientific knowledge into everyday life.

The Centre conducts theoretical research in various disciplines of exact, natural and human sciences and organizes conferences, workshops and summer schools.

Conducting sociological analyses of contemporary society. Participation in the development of the interdisciplinary scientific field of gender studies, feminist theory and feminist sociological methodology and in the implementation of the concept of equal opportunities for men and women in the Czech Republic.

We are engaged in research in the field of history and theory of art, aesthetics and architecture. We specialize mainly in Czech art from the early Middle Ages to the present.

We implement a conceptual policy of science and research, we are included in national and international research programs, we support cooperation with the application sphere and the development of education and culture.

Public research institution, part of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, providing information technology, network management, consulting activities in the field of law, human resources and technology transfer for individual departments of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. We organize scientific events for the public. We publish publications in Academia Publishing House.