1. DIIS ∙ DANISH INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES DIIS – Danish Institute for International Studies Who we are and what we do

2. DIIS ∙ DANISH INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES DIIS Overall DIIS is an independent research institute for international studies. We deliver timely and relevant research on the subjects of globalization, security and development. Based on our research, we deliver analyses to help qualify the policy work of changing governments. We continually assess the state of Denmark’s foreign policy. We inform policymakers, civil servants, professional groups, research colleagues, the press and the public of our research results and their possible applications.

3. Independent, qualified research The political and academic ambition behind establishing DIIS was a growing need among policymakers to understand what takes place internationally and what Denmark can do to contribute to a more peaceful and stable world. This ambition necessitates independent and highly qualified research. Independence is ultimately ensured by the DIIS board, whose members are mostly researchers from related fields. The quality of research is ensured by adhering to international research standards. DIIS ∙ DANISH INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

4. Research areas Our research areas are located in the interfaces between security and development and / or between the local and the global. In 2014, the overall DIIS research areas are:  Peace, risk and violence  Global transformations – finance, migration, aid  International security  Natural resources and development  Foreign policy DIIS ∙ DANISH INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

5. Communicating research Research at DIIS is always communicated in order to inform and advise the Danish politicians, media and public. DIIS hosts more than100 events a year as well as informal meetings and presentations with policymakers. The DIIS website has several hundred thousand yearly visitors with a large number of downloads from the site. DIIS publications are an integral part of our work; reports are published widely and DIIS Policy Briefs are aimed at and distributed directly to policymakers and stakeholders. DIIS researchers are continually sought out by the Danish press both for direct comment and background knowledge. DIIS ∙ DANISH INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

6. DIIS researchers DIIS researchers come from a variety of academic backgrounds; social studies, international development studies, military studies, anthropology… In 2012 DIIS ranked no. 43 in international ratings of more than 6,600 think tanks and research institutions. In the development field, DIIS was ranked no. 15 in the world. DIIS’ internal research committee provides advice to the director of DIIS on strategic research planning. DIIS ∙ DANISH INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

7. Funding DIIS carries out basic research, research-based consultancies and commissioned work. DIIS is financed primarily by a core grant from the state of Denmark. Other funds are derived from:  Work commissioned by ministries, NGOs or other clients  Danish research councils  International research funding institutions In 2005-2012 DIIS applications had an average succes rate of 30%, while the average success rate in most comparable research councils is 10-13% DIIS ∙ DANISH INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

8. Size  DIIS employes a staff of around 100  And here is the piechart of staff 2012, divided into research staff, PhD candidates, support functions, student assistants and interns. DIIS ∙ DANISH INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES