The Vienna Campus of the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) is the central location for an independent institute dedicated to advanced studies in the humanities and social sciences. It hosts a vibrant community of international scholars, fellows, and researchers who engage in interdisciplinary projects addressing fundamental questions about human society, culture, politics, and ethics. Through fellowships like the Permanent, Junior Visiting, and Digital Humanism Fellowships, as well as initiatives such as the ERC Mentoring Program, the campus facilitates cutting-edge research, seminars, lectures, and colloquia that bridge historical, philosophical, and contemporary perspectives.
- History and Memory Studies: In-depth analysis of historical narratives, postsecular interpretations, Soviet patriotism, and wartime propaganda.
- Political Science and International Relations: Exploration of political concepts, Chinese relationality, geopolitical confrontations, and post-transition solidarity.
- Sociology and Social Anthropology: Research on moral socialism, social transformations, and Enlightenment ideas of freedom as moral agency.
- Philosophy and Intellectual History: Examinations of liberalism's foundations, discontents, and strategies for preservation amid populism.
- Law, Legal History, and Economic History: Studies on legal frameworks, economic developments, and their societal implications.
- Digital Humanism and Technology Ethics: Addressing AI challenges, digital technologies, and their humanistic dimensions through specialized fellowships.
- Interdisciplinary Seminars and Events: Monthly lectures, book talks, and fellows' colloquia on topics like globalization, democracy, and insecurity.
This focus enables scholars to produce transformative insights, publications, and public discourse, making the campus a beacon for intellectual exchange in Europe.
