Founded in 1959, the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) is an independent research institution known for its effective synergy of basic and policy-relevant research. In addition to such research, PRIO conducts graduate training and is engaged in the promotion of peace through conflict resolution, dialogue and reconciliation, public information and policymaking activities. The Institute’s working language is English.
Researchers at PRIO seek to understand the processes that bring societies together or split them apart. This is done by exploring how conflicts erupt and how they can be resolved; how different kinds of violence affect people; and by examining how societies tackle crises – and the threat of crisis.