The Institute for Cultural Research of the National Academy of Arts of Ukraine (ICR NAAU) is a leading state research institution based in Kyiv, dedicated to the fundamental and applied study of culture.
Established in 2007, the Institute serves as a strategic center for analyzing the development of the Ukrainian cultural environment and its integration into the global context.
Core Activities and Projects
The Institute operates at the intersection of academic science and cultural policy, delivering high-level research in several key areas:
Fundamental Research: Studying culture as a complex system, including the evolution of Ukrainian national identity and intercultural connections.
Scientific Publications: The Institute is the founder of major scholarly journals, including:
The Culturology Ideas (Культурологічна думка): A peer-reviewed journal presenting research on current cultural development processes.
Interdisciplinary Cultural and Humanities Review: An international open-access journal published in English to promote Ukrainian research globally.
Expert Advisory Services: Providing analytical materials and expert assessments for the Administration of the President of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament), and the Ministry of Culture.
Postgraduate Education: Conducting interinstitutional PhD programs in Cultural Studies in collaboration with the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy.
Partnerships and Services by STARTINFORUM
To support the international academic mission of the Institute for Cultural Research, STARTINFORUM provides the following specialized services:
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Global Academic Visibility: Facilitating the inclusion of the Institute’s researchers in the IATELS network and global humanities projects.
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International Conference Coordination: Partnering in the organization of symposia on Cultural Studies, Philosophy, and Intercultural Dialogue, providing a platform for Ukrainian scholars to present their work to international peers.
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Publishing & Localization Support: Assisting the Institute in the international distribution of its scientific journals and the translation of academic abstracts into high-level professional English.
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Strategic Networking: Connecting the Institute with European research centers and universities to foster joint grant applications and collaborative cultural anthropology projects.
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Internationalization Consultancy: Advising on the alignment of local cultural research standards with European academic criteria to boost the Institute’s global influence.
