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Research at the IAS

We welcome world-leading researchers to Durham through our Fellowship scheme, providing the time and space to work on IAS Major Projects and build future collaborations with Durham academics. We host several major projects each year, as well as supporting many nascent early ideas through our development projects. Scroll down this page to find out more about this years' major projects, recent past projects and the projects in development for next year.
Our Projects
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Research 

 

  • Major Projects

    These projects exemplify the Institute's commitment to fostering innovative research.

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  • Research Development Projects

    The research development projects support early-stage ideas with the potential to grow into major research initiatives.

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Major Projects

These projects exemplify the Institute's commitment to fostering innovative research.

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Research Development Projects

The research development projects support early-stage ideas with the potential to grow into major research initiatives.

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  • Research Connections

    IAS research connections foster collaboration between Durham scholars and leading researchers worldwide to explore interdisciplinary questions.

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  • Networks - International Partners

    ​The IAS builds global networks through partnerships with international universities and research institutes to support collaborative research.

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Research Connections

IAS research connections foster collaboration between Durham scholars and leading researchers worldwide to explore interdisciplinary questions.

map of IAS research connections

Networks - International Partners

​The IAS builds global networks through partnerships with international universities and research institutes to support collaborative research.

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Find out more about our projects

Since 2018/19, we have supported over 25 major interdisciplinary research projects.

27 Former Major Projects
12 Past Annual Themes

Our Research

Next Year's Major Projects

Making a Difference

Discover how the Institute of Advanced Study contributes to global scholarship: from real-world case studies and accessible research outputs to international partnerships that expand the reach of interdisciplinary thinking.

Case Studies

Explore our case studies here.
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IAS Publications

Find out more about the latest publications.
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IAS International Connections

IAS International Connections highlights collaborations with international scholars, institutions and networks.
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