Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities

The Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities (Bayerische Akademie der Wissenschaften) is an independent public institution, located in Munich. It appoints scholars whose research has contributed considerably to the increase of knowledge within their subject. The general goal of the academy is the promotion of interdisciplinary encounters, contacts and cooperation of representatives of different subjects.

Commissions of the Academy

For the pursuit of long-term projects, the Academy forms Commissions. At present, 39 Commissions employ more than 300 persons.

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