The International Research Center for the Study of Georgia was launched at the Caucasus School of Humanities and Social Sciences in July of 2024.

The goal of the center is to:

• Conduct scientific research; study the historical past, cultural heritage, multiethnic and multicultural civilization of Georgia in the national, regional, Western/Eastern European and global contexts;
• Promote interdisciplinary research initiatives that explore Georgia’s historical, cultural, and broader significance in regional, European, and global contexts.

• Develope research-based academic programs, share new knowledge, and foster dialogue on topics related to Georgia (Caucasian, European, national, etc.).
• This includes the accumulation of innovative educational experiences in seminars, workshops, conferences, round tables and other formats, which will involve students, researchers, specialists and others.
• Develop international partnerships, national and international cooperation, which will contribute to increasing the importance of the center, both within the university and beyond.
• This involves establishing collaborations with similar/relevant university centersin the university space, research institutes, governmental and non-governmental organizations, and research networks across Georgia, Europe, and the USA.

The main functions of the CU-GRC Scientific Research Center are:

• Working on scientific grant projects;
• Organizing interdisciplinary conferences and symposiums annually or biennially, bringing together researchers and specialists from diverse fields such as history, cultural studies, and art history.
• Hosting a round table discussion on historical, cultural and other important issues;
• Fostering interdisciplinary dialogue by developing joint international research projects and internationalizing research;
• Developing new academic programs based on research;
• Organizing seminars, lectures and workshops;
• Inviting speakers and organizing and planning discussions and joint activities that engage not only university faculty and national experts but also internationally recognized scientists, students, and specialists.
• Initiating joint research and educational programs with relevant globally recognized research/educational centers.

CU-GRC has a governing body, an international board.