Research
Science and Research at the IMS
Within the framework of the FSV research plan and in a number of other Czech and European grants, the Institute's members are developing the theory, methodology and the empirical research in all the major areas of social sciences.
The Institute publishes its own magazine, Studia Territorialia, which is a reviewed academic magazine covering Area Studies.
The students are also involved in the Institute's scientific activities as assistants or researchers, or as the main investigators in the projects of the Charles University Grant Agency (GA UK).
Research Projects
Institute publications
News
-
Three doctoral students from the Modern History programme presented their research at a workshop in Paris
This year again, first-year PhD students in Modern History at IMS — Giovanni Ghetti, Alina Galster, and Tomáš Košek — had the opportunity to present their research at a doctoral workshop organized by
-
In her new article, Associate Professor Maria Asavei examines the phenomenon of contemporary ethno-pop music in Romania
What characterizes the aesthetics of the religiously themed manele genre, and what social and political dimensions does it encompass? This is the focus of a new article, Religiously Themed Contemporary Ethno-Pop Manele Music Phenomenon in Romania: Empowerment Through Redemption, by Associate Professor Marie Asavei of the Department of Musicology and Visual Arts (KRVS). -
Postdoctoral Position in Science Diplomacy and Research Security (Horizon Europe Projects)
The Institute of International Studies is offering a postdoctoral position in the field of science diplomacy, research security, and open strategic autonomy as part of two Horizon Europe projects. Specifically, the work will involve: taxonomy, mapping, and analysis of the European science diplomacy ecosystem; and an international comparative case study on the innovation and research aspects of open strategic autonomy. -
As part of the Junior Fund call for proposals, IMS is offering three postdoctoral positions. Applications are open until May 25
The goal of the Junior Fund is to attract promising international postdoctoral researchers who will conduct research in a specific field at Charles University. As part of this call for applications, the Institute of International Studies is offering positions in three projects. Candidates may apply until Monday, May 25. -
FSV UK Student Research Conference 2026
In collaboration with the Institute of Sociological Studies, IMS will on Friday, June 12 help organize the FSV UK 2026 Student Research Conference, which aims to showcase outstanding student research, foster academic dialogue, and build a vibrant academic community. -
Kateřina Vnoučková and Jakub Střelec have published books in the new series Transnational History
Kateřina Vnoučková and Jakub Střelec, graduates of the Modern History doctoral programme, published their books "Window of Opportunity: The Environment and Cross-Border Relations on the Banks of the Dyje River, 1984–1995" and "From Punishment to Therapy: Forensic Psychiatry in Postwar European Reconstruction."
