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Institute of Advanced Study

Founded in 2006, the Institute of Advanced Study offers world-leading researchers a unique space for transformative reflection in and beyond individual disciplines.
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About the Institute of Advanced Study

The Institute of Advanced Study (IAS) is a home for growing big ideas. We support a broad and inclusive interdisciplinary community from across the full spectrum of Durham academics, where different perspectives are brought together to develop creative approaches to interesting and important problems.

We welcome world-leading researchers to Durham, providing the time and space to work on projects and build future collaborations. There are many ways to participate in the life and work of the Institute. We warmly welcome your involvement.
About Us
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The Fellowship has not only been hugely productive, but it has had a profound effect on me. It has reminded me why I am an academic and has restored the love I have for the job.
Dr Peter Coe
University of Birmingham (March 2024)

What's New

  • IAS Call for Research Development Projects 2025/26

    From today we welcome applications for IAS Research Development Projects (RDPs) to run in academic year, 2025/26. Led by Durham academics, our RDPs are aimed to help and support the early-stage development of ambitious interdisciplinary research ideas and projects. Find out more about how to apply and the application deadline.
    Research news
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  • Welcome to IAS Epiphany term Fellows

    We are delighted to have welcomed our second cohort of 2024/25 Fellows to the IAS to collaborate with colleagues on two major IAS projects: ‘Humans and Numbers’ and ‘The Many Facets of Social Inequality’, as well as other collaborations.
    Research news
    IAS Fellows Epiphany Term 2024/25 Fellows outside Cosin's Hall

  • Matariki Institutes of Advanced Study support staff exchange between Matariki partners

    Institutes of Advanced Study at four Matariki Universities, including the Durham IAS, are offering their communities as home for academic visitors travelling between Matariki partners.
    Durham news
    External shot of the front door leading into the institute of advanced study

IAS Call for Research Development Projects 2025/26

From today we welcome applications for IAS Research Development Projects (RDPs) to run in academic year, 2025/26. Led by Durham academics, our RDPs are aimed to help and support the early-stage development of ambitious interdisciplinary research ideas and projects. Find out more about how to apply and the application deadline.

Research news
Women in lab with test tubes

Welcome to IAS Epiphany term Fellows

We are delighted to have welcomed our second cohort of 2024/25 Fellows to the IAS to collaborate with colleagues on two major IAS projects: ‘Humans and Numbers’ and ‘The Many Facets of Social Inequality’, as well as other collaborations.
Research news
IAS Fellows Epiphany Term 2024/25 Fellows outside Cosin's Hall

Matariki Institutes of Advanced Study support staff exchange between Matariki partners

Institutes of Advanced Study at four Matariki Universities, including the Durham IAS, are offering their communities as home for academic visitors travelling between Matariki partners.
Durham news
External shot of the front door leading into the institute of advanced study
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Publications, Videos and Social Media

Find out more about the Institute of Advanced Study including publications, details of former Fellows, and past projects.

Highlights

  • IAS Word Press

    Keep up to date with the IAS newsletter, IAS videos, and historic IAS information
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  • Publications

    Explore some of the recent publications from IAS Fellows or from Durham colleagues supported by the IAS via funded projects and activities.
    External shot of Institute of Advanced study at Cosins Hall

IAS Word Press

Keep up to date with the IAS newsletter, IAS videos, and historic IAS information
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Publications

Explore some of the recent publications from IAS Fellows or from Durham colleagues supported by the IAS via funded projects and activities.
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Get in touch

Enquiries about IAS should be sent via the email below.

Institute of Advanced Study

Durham University,

Cosin’s Hall,

Palace Green,

Durham,

DH1 3RL 

Tel: +44 (0) 191 334 2589