The Research Institute, as a full-fledged member of international organizations and associations, actively participates in joint international scientific projects. This involvement allows for the development of scientific directions, improvement of the training (and retraining) systems of specialists according to the requirements of the global labor market, enhancement of management quality, and ultimately contributes to the transformation of the Institute into an international scientific and educational complex.
The Institute holds confirmed membership in the following international organizations and associations:
International Clinical Networks (ICN)
The International Clinical Network includes centers of clinical research from 24 countries around the world. The mission of the organization is to improve the quality, accessibility, and opportunities for clinical research by creating a unified knowledge base that allows its members to enhance their scientific potential.
The main advantage of membership in the ICN is the opportunity for close scientific collaboration among members, including conducting joint scientific research and preparing publications.
Since 2021, as part of its membership in the ICN, representatives of the Institute participated in the annual working meeting held at the University of Cambridge, which was attended by scientists from Boston, Zurich, Munich, Freiburg, Hong Kong, Kyoto, Singapore, Shanghai, and Istanbul. They also became experts in the global working group discussing the necessity of developing international quality standards for conducting clinical trials.
International Sociological Association (ISA)
The ISA was founded in 1949 under the auspices of UNESCO. Its members come from 126 countries worldwide.
The primary goal of the Association is to represent the interests of sociologists, as well as to develop and promote knowledge in the field of sociology on a global scale.
The main advantage of membership in the Association is the expanded opportunities for cross-border collaboration in sociological knowledge.
International Association of National Public Health Institutes (IANPHI)
The Association comprises 115 institutes in 98 countries worldwide.
The main goal of the Association is to create an international network of public health institutes to foster international cooperation in health care, provide mutual support, and strengthen each other's capacity.
The primary advantage of membership in the Association lies in the exchange of best practices and technological advancements concerning the prevention and elimination of major health threats (such as tobacco use or risk factors for chronic diseases like diabetes and heart diseases). As a result, the partnership among Association members establishes a scientific development vector and creates a unique global resource for strengthening national public health capacity. The Research Institute was accepted as a member of the organization in December 2021.
From 2020 to 2022, the Institute participated in projects of the following international organizations and associations as part of its membership:
European Public Health Association (EUPHA)
Founded in 1992, the Association aims to support the preservation and improvement of the health of the population in the European region by enhancing capacity and accumulating knowledge, promoting and advancing joint scientific research, education, and public health policymaking. The Research Institute became a member of the organization in 2021.
International Statistical Institute (ISI)
Founded in 1885, the International Statistical Institute (ISI) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization with over 4,500 members from more than 100 countries. The Institute was a member of the ISI from 2020 to 2022.
Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE)
AMEE is the European regional association of the World Federation for Medical Education and a member of the Executive Council of WFME. It was established in 1972 in Copenhagen to facilitate communication among medical educators and to develop national associations of medical education across Europe. Currently, the Association includes members from among researchers, teachers, students, and managers in medicine and health care from over 90 countries across five continents.
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
The IUHPE is a global professional non-governmental organization focused on health promotion around the world. It manages an independent global professional network of individuals and institutions aiming to improve health and well-being through education, community action, and health policy development. In 2021, IUHPE celebrated its 70th anniversary.
From 2020 to 2022, the Research Institute was an honorary member of the International Union for Health Promotion and Education. In 2021, staff members of the Institute participated as experts in three Global Working Groups focused on health literacy; social determinants of health; and ensuring health in various organizations.