The „Gheorghe Şincai“ Research Institute of Social Sciences and the Humanities of the Romanian Academy, in Târgu-Mureş, originates in the history section of the Scientific Research Base of the Romanian Academy, which started its activity on the 1^st of June, 1957. 

At the end of its first year of existence, the institute counted 4 researchers, while, today, a number of 14 researchers are working here: historians, literary historians and comparatists, and one psychologist. Some of them are also university teachers at „Petru Maior“ University, The Faculty of Science and Letters, in Târgu-Mureş. The researchers are Doctors in Science and candidates for a doctor’s degree. 

The activity of the institute is based upon research programs and projects elaborated by teams of researchers. The themes are related to the history of Roman Dacia, ecclesiastical historiography, history of the Church and of religious life, the creation of the intelligentsia, historical, cultural and confessional relations in Transylvania, imagology and comparative cultural studies, Romanian - European cultural and political relations and history of the Romanian exile, history of European integration, perceptions of the contemporary historical phenomena. Some of the researchers have contributed to the General Dictionary of the Romanian literature, coordinated by the Romanian Academy. 

Five works elaborated by the researchers of the Institute have been distinguished with prizes by the Romanian Academy.

WEBDESIGN: Stefan Andras                                                                                                                     Last update: 10 04 2006