About IGSR

The Institute for Global Studies and Research (IGSR) is an independent, multidisciplinary research and policy institute. Its work covers the full range of the social sciences and addresses questions of global significance that rarely fall within a single discipline, policy sector or national jurisdiction.

IGSR's research agenda is informed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Institute supports the Goals and uses them as a reference framework for setting research priorities and assessing the policy relevance of its work.

The Institute places particular emphasis on the development of early-career researchers and young professionals. Through structured internships, mentorship and editorial guidance, it trains them to conduct research, write for policy audiences and publish to recognised professional standards.

IGSR publishes a journal of research articles, commentaries and reviews, together with reports, policy briefs and shorter analytical articles. Journal research articles and policy briefs are peer reviewed; all other work is reviewed by the editorial team. Our review process is set out in our Editorial Policies. Each publication states its evidence and limitations and credits every contributing author.

IGSR maintains full institutional independence. It accepts no direction from governments, political parties or private interests in setting its research agenda or in its editorial decisions.