The Institute for Psychology of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences carries out basic psychological research both for pure scientific purposes and for direct or indirect application in Hungary.
Research areas cover social, comparative cultural, cognitive and developmental psychology and psychophysiology. Research takes a broad approach to scientific issues, and embraces other branches of science and social science. Institute staff are also engaged in adapting and developing new psychological research methods.
Vocational and basic education at both undergraduate and postgraduate level is another area where Institute staff are active.