The Centre conducts theoretical research in various disciplines of exact, natural and human sciences and organizes conferences, workshops and summer schools.
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 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.
Basic research on the prehistoric, medieval period in Bohemia in its European context. Rescue and documentation of endangered archaeological monuments.
The Centre conducts social science oriented research in the areas of public administration and public sector, politics and European integration or economic competitiveness, security and foreign policy, population development and social cohesion.
We are a sociological research organisation. We are devoted to analytical projects mainly in the fields of education, social problems and public policy.
Research on Czech and Czechoslovak history after 1938 in an international context. Organisation of international conferences, specialised symposia and workshops. Publication of the journal Contemporary History.
A joint department of the Centre for Economic Research and Doctoral Studies of Charles University in Prague and the Institute of National Economy of the CAS, offers a prestigious American-style Ph.D. in Economics and an empirically oriented Masters in Applied Economics program.
Scientific research in the field of Paleolinguistics and Byzantine Studies, lexicography of contemporary Slavic languages and history of Slavic Studies.