Institute of History, Research Centre for the Humanities, Hungarian Academy of Sciences

Given its traditions and the attainments of scholars who have pursued research under its aegis, the Institute is the leading institution of historical sciences in Hungary (and the study of history in Hungarian).Its primary task is basic research in connection with the history of the Hungarian state and Hungarian society the publication of handbooks (in particular the publication of source works) and synthetical works, professional publication and widespread distribution of research findings, the maintenance of relationships with international institutions of history, the support and coordination of participation of Hungarian historians in international forums, and contributions to the shaping of public opinion in Hungary.