Knowledge Across Frontiers

A unified scientific project studying human behavior

"Modern scientific approaches are becoming increasingly trans-disciplinary"

Sergey Gavrilets, Distinguished Professor, University of Tennessee

"Interdisciplinary institutions that manage to do things well are a dream"

Eldar Shafir, Professor of Psychology and Public Affairs, Princeton University

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IAST 2019 Annual Report

A year of research advancements, events and activities

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Research

To join us

We are looking for fellowships researchers and visitors. Apply now

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Research

The origins of fatherhood

Research team advances new explanation for the origins of human fatherhood

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Covid-19 Pandemic Page

All the IAST research on COVID-19 Pandemic

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Direct and indirect punishment

Psychologists unveil when and how people punish each other

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New publication

Researchers explore the nature and diversity of leadership across human societies

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Events

IAST Public Lecture on Engaging Society

Carrie Gracie is a reporter and a career-long China watcher.

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Understanding fundamental determinants of human behavior
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