The Israel Institute for Advanced Studies (IIAS) was established by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 1975 as a self-governing body, whose mission is to create multidisciplinary learning communities of academics.

The IIAS promotes excellence in collaborative and individual scholarship on compelling intellectual challenges, and it welcomes researches and scholars from all fields and from all parts of the world. Along with selected individual fellows and collaborative Research Groups, the Institute annually hosts six Advanced Schools as well as many conferences.

Since its establishment, the Institute has provided its scholars with openness and academic freedom that encourages their scientific and intellectual exchange. Situated on the Edmund J. Safra campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the IIAS offers access to the unique historic and cultural resources of Jerusalem and beyond, and thus contributes to the interchange of knowledge and the vitality of academic life in Israel and around the world.

The IIAS is committed to the values of human dignity, the sanctity of life, equality, and freedom for all people. It is also committed to protecting the freedom of expression of all members of our society and academic community. The IIAS, as part of Israeli academia, is a central factor in promoting liberal and democratic values, in protecting the rule of law, in providing a safe space for diversity of opinions and the promotion of equality. We seek to be a place for international cooperation, which is necessary to ensure the contribution of the higher education system to the promotion of peace and justice in Israel and beyond.

 

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The IIAS invites scholars from Israel and abroad to submit proposals for individual fellowships and Research Group (RG) proposals for the 2026-2027 academic year, with a deadline of December 1, 2024. (The online system will open for submission on September 1, 2024) Topics for individual fellowships may encompass any research area from any discipline and should aim to be innovative, potentially influencing research in the field. Additionally, scholars interested in collaborating on the same project should apply individually while clearly expressing their intention to work together. As for Research Group proposals, initiator(s) affiliated with any academic institution in Israel or abroad are encouraged to submit, covering research topics across all disciplines, including interdisciplinary research, and should also strive for innovation with the potential to impact their research field.

 

 

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IIAS News

Jennifer Nagel Interview on The Gettier Problem in 'New Statesman'

Jennifer Nagel Interview on The Gettier Problem in 'New Statesman'

1 October, 2024

 

Photo courtesy: University of Toronto

Jennifer Nagel, a past fellow of the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies and a member of the research group "Practical and Theoretical Rationality: A Comparative Study," has recently shared insights into one of philosophy of language's most enduring puzzles, the Gettier Problem, in an interview with The New Statesman.

Shaw-Prize-Winning Mathematician Peter Sarnak Shares Life Lessons

Shaw-Prize-Winning Mathematician Peter Sarnak Shares Life Lessons

4 August, 2024

The prestigious 2024 Shaw Prize in Mathematical Sciences will be awarded in Hong Kong on November 12. Among the recipients is Peter Sarnak, General Director of the Advanced School in Mathematics at IIAS, recognized for his groundbreaking work on the arithmetic theory of thin groups and the affine sieve.

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Dennis Gaitsgory and Team Prove Geometric Langlands Conjecture

21 July, 2024

 

Dennis Gaitsgory, along with a team of mathematicians, has proved the geometric Langlands conjecture, a major milestone in modern mathematics. This achievement, which spans over 800 pages in five papers, resolves a crucial part of the Langlands program, a framework connecting number theory, geometry, and function fields.

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  • "IAS was my home away from home for four times in two turbulent decades. It was a haven of tranquility, reflection, camaraderie and sheer beauty. Cooperation within my immediate groups was a source of abundant inspiration, but what made the IAS experience unique was the presence and influence of other groups. In my mind, the IAS comes closest to the ideal community of scholars."

     

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    IDC Herzliya

     

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    New York University