About IAIR
Building bridges across disciplines to advance knowledge and solve global challenges.
A Global Network of Interdisciplinary Scholars
The International Association of Interdisciplinary Researchers (IAIR) was founded in 2012 as an initiative of Xpertno Research Center (XRC). Today, we unite over 6,000 members from 50+ countries, representing fields ranging from artificial intelligence and biomedical sciences to climate policy and humanities.
IAIR is governed by an elected Executive Board and supported by dedicated committees that oversee publications, events, ethics, and membership development. We are committed to inclusivity, open science, and the democratization of knowledge.
Our Mission
To foster interdisciplinary collaboration that transcends traditional academic boundaries, enabling researchers worldwide to address complex societal challenges through integrated knowledge, innovative methodologies, and ethical scholarship.
Our Vision
A global research ecosystem where disciplinary silos dissolve, and diverse perspectives converge to create transformative solutions for a sustainable, equitable, and enlightened world.
Our Core Values
Collaboration
We believe the best solutions emerge from diverse teams working together.
Integrity
Ethical conduct and transparency guide all our activities.
Innovation
We champion novel approaches and cross-boundary thinking.
Inclusivity
IAIR welcomes researchers from all backgrounds and career stages.
Milestones
Foundation
IAIR established at Xpertno Research Center with 50 founding members.
First Journal
Launch of the Interdisciplinary Review, now a leading open-access publication.
Global Summit
Inaugural Global Interdisciplinary Summit in Vienna with 800+ attendees.
10th Anniversary
Membership surpasses 5,000; launch of Early Career Researcher Awards.
Expansion
New regional chapters in Asia-Pacific and Latin America.
Leadership
IAIR is guided by distinguished scholars committed to interdisciplinary excellence.
Dr. Elena Martinez
Professor of Computational Social Science, University of Barcelona.
Prof. James Omondi
Director, Institute for Climate & Society, Nairobi.
Dr. Ananya Sharma
AI Ethics Researcher, Indian Institute of Science.
Prof. Michael Chen
Professor of Economics & Public Policy, National University of Singapore.
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