Learn more about LISER’s departments, shaping our contributions to societal and scientific challenges.

Discover research that examines key challenges in employment, economic trends and social dynamics within the labour market, offering valuable insights into these important areas.

Living Conditions

Engage with research that investigates the factors influencing living standards, with a focus on income distribution, housing conditions and social inclusion, providing evidence-based insights into these crucial areas.

Urban Development and Mobility

Studies urban dynamics to identify pathways of actors to stimulate sustainable urban transitions.

Appel à Communications: Les relations industrielles dans un monde du travail en mutation

Learn more about our cross-departmental programmes, which combine interdisciplinary expertise to tackle transversal challenges.

Crossing Borders

Discover how our research into the complexities of cross-border mobility is advancing knowledge, shaping policy, benefiting society and addressing global challenges.

Health and Health Systems

Engage with research dedicated to enhancing public health, improving healthcare accessibility, and promoting equitable and efficient health solutions at a global scale.

Discover LISER's initiatives, driving scientific progress and fostering meaningful collaborations with stakeholders.

Doctoral programmes

Meet a dynamic community of researchers addressing critical societal challenges through innovative and interdisciplinary studies. Our doctoral programme offers exceptional training, mentorship and opportunities to shape impactful policies and drive innovation in diverse fields.

Data Science and Simulation

The Centre of Competence for Data Science and Simulation (DSS) is a cross-departmental initiative. Our ambition is to develop infrastructure, tools and competences in in machine learning, big data, microsimulation and geoexperimentation to conduct excellent research and advise policy-makers as well as stakeholders.

Policy Lab

The LISER Policy Lab is an innovative initiative that integrates rigorous scientific research into policymaking to support decision-makers in tackling major challenges in areas like the economy, climate, health, digitalisation, housing, education, and social cohesion.

cc-EXPAR - Competence Centre in Experimental and Participatory Research

The Competence Centre in Experimental and Participatory Research (EXPAR) is a cross-departmental initiative. Our ambition is to improve awareness of and skills in experimental and participatory research methods to strengthen LISER’s position at the forefront of internationally high quality, scientifically rigorous and societally relevant research.

Science Enlightening Society

LISER is a research institute that specialises in the analysis of socio-economic change. Through interdisciplinary research, it supports the sustainable and inclusive development of societies at local, national and global levels.

Our Missions:

Leading cutting-edge studies that
drive our Research Excellence

Leveraging research to identify solutions that benefit society through our Societal Impact

Welcome to LISER

Discover the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER), an internationally recognised research institute dedicated to tackling socio-economic challenges through innovative and impactful research. Explore our diverse projects and initiatives that promote sustainable and inclusive development. Engage with our findings, collaborate with us and join the movement for a brighter future.

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Vision focus

Advancing research excellence

At LISER, we lead innovative and cutting-edge studies that set the standard for research excellence in the socio-economic domain. By addressing critical challenges with rigorous methodologies and impactful insights, our research drives policy transformation, fosters societal progress and sets new benchmarks in the field.

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