Scientific excellence and innovation in heritage science

The Institute of Heritage Science of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR ISPC) promotes progress in the understanding, conservation, and enhancement of cultural heritage. With an interdisciplinary approach that combines humanities, scientific, and technological expertise, the Institute develops both basic and translational research activities aimed at transferring knowledge to support cultural institutions, the cultural and creative industries, and society as a whole.

Con oltre 250 unità di personale di ricerca, tecnologico, tecnico e amministrativo, l’ISPC rappresenta l’hub del CNR per la ricerca, l’innovazione, l’alta formazione e il trasferimento tecnologico nel settore dei beni culturali. L’istituto opera in un’ottica di cooperazione nazionale e internazionale, favorendo sinergie con università, enti di ricerca, istituzioni pubbliche e private.

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People and Stories

Faces and gestures of research: behind the scenes of heritage science.

International challenges

Discover CNR ISPC research projects supported by institutional fundings of universities, foundations, and other leading bodies worldwide in the field of cultural heritage.

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European challenges

Discover the CNR ISPC winning projects of competitive calls submitted in response to the multiannual research and innovation framework programmes (H2020, Horizon Europe) and other European funding programmes.

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National challenges

Discover the CNR ISPC national research projects aimed at increasing scientific and technological knowledge in the field of cultural heritage research, encouraging innovation, and transferring technologies and knowledge for the benefit of the country.

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Regional challenges

Discover the CNR ISPC regional research projects to improve the knowledge, the conservation and the sustainable fruition of cultural heritage at territorial level.

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The International scientific cooperation

Discover the scientific and archaeological missions, the joint archaeological laboratories and the bilateral agreements led by CNR ISPC

Archaeological research, development policies and intercultural dialogue, scientific cooperation with other countries, excavation campaigns, training of young researchers and technology transfer to improve knowledge, develop new technologies and promote appropriate training in archaeology, restoration and protection of cultural heritage field.

Fieldwork abroad