Institute for Interdisciplinary Research on Conflict and Violence

The work at the Institute is concentrated on theoretical and empirical analyses of both constructive and destructive conflicts and their consequences. One central focus is on the extent and causes of violence. == Research ==

Today 30 scientists from different disciplines conduct empirical research studies at the institute. The most important activities are the longitudinal survey on group focused enmity and the DFG research training group on the same topic. There are various studies on social disintegration and conflict as well as on anti-Semitism or migration. The institute publishes the peer-reviewed open access scientific journal International Journal of Conflict and Violence. == Executive Board and Advisory Board ==

The Institute is managed by an interdisciplinary executive board. Members of this board are: Gerd Bohner, Heinz-Gerhard Haupt, Wilhelm Heitmeyer, Ralf Kölbel and Jost Reinecke. Additionally the Institute has an academic advisory board, which ensure the research quality and supervises the scientific work. Members of the advisory board are: Hans-Jörg Albrecht , Donatella Della Porta, Roland Eckert, Douglas Massey, Steven Messner, Sabine Andresen, Ulrich Wagner and Hans-Ulrich Wehler. ==History==

IKG was established in 1996, and Wilhelm Heitmeyer was its founding director. ==Notes==