The Cyprus Institute

Recognizing the unique geopolitical location of our country, we aspire to serve as a European Union (EU) gateway to research and technology in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (EMME) region and, in this way, advance peace and prosperity and promote the cooperation among the peoples of the EMME region for the betterment of their future. We operate under the institutional umbrella of the Cyprus Research and Educational Foundation (CREF) that is governed by an internationally acclaimed Board of Trustees (BoT) that involves world-renowned academics, current and former Presidents of the Republic of Cyprus, and regional and international political, civic and business leaders. Our mission is led by a set of strong values that are to: Conduct cutting-edge scientific research through integrated approaches in areas aligned with local and regional priorities Develop big strategic research infrastructures that serve not only our needs but also those of the research communities of Cyprus and the region Lead by example of a strong academic and scholarly culture Establish strategic partnerships at the local, regional and international levels Engage with society and public and private stakeholders Utilise our influence and scientific excellence for short and long-term societal and regional impact CyI Structure