THE INSTITUTE OF EUROPE
The Institute of Europe
of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IE RAS) is the authoritative
and influential think tank in Russia. Founded in 1987 with the aim
of providing scientific understanding and explanation of the
dramatic changes in Europe and their prospects, the Institute works
on economic, political, social and security issues, established or
emerging across Europe.
Apart from academic and research
work, the Institute is producing expert opinion for a wide range of
organizations and bodies in the Russian Federation, including
ministries, the government and the Presidential administration. It is
well-known among political scientists around the world. In 2007 the
Institute of Europe was ranked among the leading think tanks in Russia
and the CEE countries by the Foreign Policy Research Institute
(Philadelphia, USA).
As of November 2009, there are
81 staff employees, including 3 Academicians, and 3 Corresponding
Members of the Russian Academy of Sciences and 20 Doctors. Besides the
Institute employs researchers from other organizations for numerous
projects.
The Institute of Europe is
committed to gender equality. Today, there are 31 male and 26 female
researchers working in the Institute.
Two Academic Boards have the
authority to award degrees in Economics, History, and Political Science.
Post-graduate students in the Institute focus their researches on
discovering solutions which can assist the EU, Russia and the CIS
countries in tackling existing or potential internal and external
challenges.
The Institute is run by the
Scholarly Council and the Director's Board, which collectively define
the key spheres of research. The Scholarly Council consists of the
members of the Director's Board, Heads of Departments and leading
specialists of the Institute and other associated organizations.
Since 1999 the Director of the
Institute is Academician Nikolai Shmelev.
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