About ICCR

The Interdisciplinary Centre for Comparative Research in the Social Sciences

The ICCR was founded in 1986 with the aim of designing and promoting interdisciplinary and transnational research.

For its research work the ICCR uses applied, multi-disciplinary and comparative research with Europe defining the geographical scope.

Our mission

To improve societies through high quality research and efficient dissemination.

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Publications and European research from the Interdisciplinary Centre for Comparative Research in the Social Sciences, Vienna and Paris.

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Mission Statement

Improving society through high-quality research and efficient dissemination.
National and international recognition as the leading research organization in the field.
Producing high-quality interdisciplinary research on Europe valued by our sponsors and respected by the research community; carrying out policy-relevant research; setting up a network of partner organizations; delivering research results according to plan and budget; disseminating results appropriately; acquiring and developing high-quality staff; efficient and economical self-management.

Our Values

  • Independence of political persuasion;
  • Innovative and creative thinking;
  • Transparency;
  • Efficient team work;
  • Research work with practical applications.

We specialise in

  • Strategic policy analysis (WHAT)
  • Employing applied, multi-disciplinary and comparative research approaches (HOW)
  • Using Europe to define the geographical scope (WHERE).

Four Research Areas