The Institute for dvnced Studies (IS) of Jeruslem is ntionl science institution devoted to cdemic reserch. It is self-governing body, both in its dministrtive function s well s its cdemic pursuit. It is locted t The Hebrew University of Jeruslem, on the Edmond J. Sfr cmpus t Givt Rm, where the Ntionl Librry of the Stte of Isrel is locted s well. The Institute ws founded in 1975 to provide nurturing nd stimulting cdemic environment, chmpioning outstnding scholrly reserch in wide rnge of disciplines. It brings together scholrs from round the world to engge in collbortive reserch projects for periods of five, six nd ten months. Interntionl collbortion is lso fostered through our mny conferences nd our five nnul dvnced Schools. The Institute is similr in concept to severl existing Institutes of dvnced Study, yet lso unique in its sponsoring unrestricted cdemic reserch nd hosting collbortive tems throughout the more thn thirty yers since its estblishment.
