What we do
IFIS aims to promote, cross-link and institutionalize holistic, transdisciplinary research based on an integral epistemology in Germany, Europe and beyond.
Areas of work
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IFIS Academy
IFIS Academy is where we translate rigorous integral thinking, developmental science, and embodied learning into programs you can actually feel — not just understand. Filling that gap is not a matter of more information. It requires a different kind of being and learning. [Learn more...]
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Center for Integral Politics
The Center for Integral Politics (CIP) consolidates IFIS' activities in the field of integral political culture and social design to revitalize political cultures and update democratic institutions in view of strengthening and deepening democracy. [Learn more..]
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Center for Applied Complexity
IFIS' Center for Applied Complexity is the home of our work using complexity theories in service of more integral solutions to the world's most urgent social and political challenges. Lead by Dr. Bettina Geiken; Team members: Adrian Wagner, Collin Bootsveld. [Learn more...]
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Building a New Culture
Since December 2023, IFIS has been entrusted to carry on the movement the Neue Kultur (BNK) built as a project from the Swiss association of the same name. We thank the founders and active members—especially Karl—for their trust in us. [Learn more...]
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On-going Activities
Over the past 20 years, through perseverance and steadfastness, IFIS has consistency served our members and global communities via online colloquium, projects, and events (workshops, seminars, and trainings). [Learn more...]
Participate & Be a Member
IFIS welcomes various types of participation, limited or extended in time and scope.
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The Institute is made up of full members, associated members, supporters, members of the international advisory board, and guests.
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Contact us to have a conversation to explore which types of participation suits your best interests, and vision.