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Organisation

The Norwegian Institute for Social Research (ISF) is an independent foundation, established in 1950. Today, ISF has more than 60 employees working within our three research groups and administration.

The Director

The Director of the Institute for Social Research is appointed to a fixed-term position for a period of six years, with the possibility of renewal for a second term. The current director, Kyrre Lekve, joined ISF in 2023.

The Board

The Board consists of one member appointed by the Norwegian Research Council, two members appointed by the University of Oslo and two members appointed by and amongst the employees. There are two additional members, originally appointed by the Institute’s founders. Their successors are appointed by the Institute for Social Research Board. The Chairman of the Board is Director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute Kristian Berg Harpviken.

Members

Director Kristian Berg Harpviken (Chairman) (2023–2026)
Research Professor Marianne Aasen (2025–2028)
Partner Jon Wessel-Aas (2023–2026)
Professor Mette Halskov Hansen (2025–2028)
Professor Jostein Askim (2025-2028)
Research Professor Julia Orupabo (2025–2026)
Senior Research Fellow Atle Hennum Haugsgjerd (2025–2026)

Deputy members

Center Director Anders Ravik Jupskås (2023–2026)
General Secretary Kaj-Martin Georgsen (2025–2028)
Department Director Janne Marie Larsen (2026)
Professor Katrine Fangen (2025–2028)
Professor Kathinka Frøystad (2025–2028)
Research Professor Signe Bock Segaard (2025–2026)
Research Professor Pål Schøne (2025–2026)

How The Institute is Organised

The Institute consist of three research groups, in addition to the management team and administration.

Organisational Chart