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| Ινστιτούτο Μεσογειακών Σπουδών | |
| Abbreviation | IMS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1985 |
| Founded at | Rethymno, Crete |
| Type | Public |
| Purpose | Research |
| Headquarters | Heraklion, Crete |
| Location |
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| Fields | Mediterranean History Mediterranean Culture Geoinformatics Technology for Culture and Environment |
Director | Gelina Harlaftis |
Parent organization | Foundation for Research & Technology – Hellas |
| Website | www.ims.forth.gr |
| Social Media Facebook, X, Instagram, Youtube | |
Institute for Mediterranean Studies (IMS) – Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH)
editThe Institute for Mediterranean Studies (IMS) is one of the eight institutes of the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH), a leading research organization in Greece. It is located in Rethymno, Crete, and focuses on the study of Mediterranean history, culture, and archaeology.
History
editThe IMS was established in 1985[1] as a center for advanced research in the humanities and social sciences, with an emphasis on the Mediterranean region. Since its inception, it has grown to become a highly respected institute both in Greece and internationally. It is distinguished for its research in history and culture and is the only research or university institution in the country to have been awarded nine ERC Grants (2016, 2017[2][3], 2018[4], 2019[5], 2023[6][7], 2024[8][9]) ever awarded to the humanities in Greece.
Mission
editThe mission of the IMS is to promote research in the humanities, social sciences, as well as the application of science and technology on cultural heritage and the environment.
Research Areas
editTo date, its research focuses on three research axes, 1) Mediterranean History, 2) Mediterranean culture, 3) Geoinformatics technology for Culture and Environment, and is undertaken by eleven teams of researchers based in the Institution’s research sections, centers, and labs.
Research Projects
editThe Institute for Mediterranean Studies of the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas is the only Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences in Greece with 9 ERC funded projects.
Collaborations
editThe Institute of Mediterranean Studies has concluded Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with foreign and Greek Universities in programs and activities that promote science through collaborations.
These collaborations include:
- Collaboration on ongoing or new research and academic programs.
- Cooperation between the research teams and laboratories of the Institutions. Development of joint research activities, transfer of know-how.
- Exchange / mutual visits university members and research community (faculty and researchers of all levels, postdoctoral researchers as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students) in order to promote scientific research and teaching.
- Joint organization of scientific or research activities (e.g. conferences, workshops, lectures, summer school events, etc.)
- Joint publications / announcements and submission of research proposals.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the following Universities:
- University of Crete Research Centre (2018)
- Department of Philology, University of Crete (2018)
- Department of History and Philosophy of Science, National Kapodistrian University of Athens (2019)
- University of Barcelona, Spain (2019)
- University of Ηull, United Kingdom (2020)
- University of California, Berkeley, USA (2020)
- University of Haifa, Israel, (2021)
- Instabul Research Institute, Turkey (2020)
- University of Carthage, Tunisia (2020)
- University of San Marino (2023)
Publications
editThe institute produces a range of publications including monographs, conference proceedings, and articles in major academic journals. It also supports open-access platforms for the dissemination of its research findings.
Facilities
editThe IMS is located in a historic building in the Old Town of Rethymno, Crete. The institute has modern facilities, including specialized libraries, archives, and laboratories.
Leadership
editThe current director of the IMS is Professor Gelina Harlaftis[10][11], professor of maritime history at the Department of History and Archaeology of the University of Crete.
References
edit- ^ Institute for Mediterranean Studies (IMS-FORTH) founded in 1985
- ^ ΕΠΙΒΡΑΒΕΥΣΗ ΑΚΟΜΑ ΔΥΟ ΕΡΕΥΝΗΤΩΝ: Η αριστεία φέρνει εκατομμύρια στο ΙΤΕ, ΠΑΤΡΙΣ
- ^ GHOST χρηματοδότηση από το Ευρωπαϊκό Συμβούλιο Έρευνας (ERC), SecNews
- ^ Γενναία χρηματοδότηση σε Ρωσίδα ερευνήτρια του ΙΤΕ, ΠΑΤΡΙΣ
- ^ Νέα διάκριση για ερευνητή του Ινστιτούτου Μεσογειακών Σπουδών, ΠΑΤΡΙΣ
- ^ Σπουδαία διεθνής διάκριση για τον Τάσο Κωστόπουλο, ΕΦ.ΣΥΝ.
- ^ Σημαντική χρηματοδότηση του Ινστιτούτου Μεσογειακών Σπουδών του ΙΤΕ από το Ευρωπαϊκό Συμβούλιο Έρευνας, Startupper
- ^ ERC: Δύο ερευνήτριες του ΙΤΕ έλαβαν επιχορήγηση εκκίνησης, BusinessNews
- ^ Δυο νέες χρηματοδοτήσεις του Ευρωπαϊκού Συμβουλίου Έρευνας στο ΙΤΕ
- ^ Gelina Harlaftis Director of the IMS-FORTH
- ^ Gelina Harlaftis Professor of Maritime History, UoC
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