The Institute of Advanced Studies (ISA) promotes and organizes international and interdisciplinary research activities at the University of Bologna. The Institute selects and host visiting professors, postdoctoral researchers and Ph.D. students visiting the Alma Mater Studiorum.
The
Institute of Advanced Studies started its activities in 2001. Its initial conception and early development are closely associated with other similar institutes all over the world, in terms both of personal contacts and institutional relationships. The Institute provides to scholars and scientists of the University of
Bologna the instruments and the means to bring to
Bologna visiting professors and junior scientists to contribute to the circulation of new ideas and exchange of information. Support to the participation of foreign students to local PhD courses is also supplied.