Research
A dialogue between scientific disciplines, to enhance the social impact of data
ISI Foundation is a nonprofit research institution committed to interdisciplinary data-driven science and scientific knowledge at the service of society.
The Foundation operates globally, leveraging decades of expertise in computational sciences, complex systems, data science, and aiming to impact domains spanning sustainable development, public health, economic inequality, and humanitarian response.
LATEST
New Call for Applications: Lagrange Project – CRT Foundation Applied Research Scholarships 2025/2026
Stereotypes in Artificial Intelligence Systems
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Prospective One-Health Surveillance in the Darién Gap, Panamá
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Alessandro Vespignani awarded EPS-SNPD Prize by the European Physical Society
Latest publications
The relative contribution of close-proximity contacts, shared classroom exposure and indoor air quality to respiratory virus transmission in schools
Time-space dynamics of income segregation in the city of Milan
Density-dependent network structuring within and across wild animal systems
Beyond Sentiment: Examining the Role of Moral Foundations in User Engagement with News on Twitter
Comparative evaluation of behavioral epidemic models using COVID-19 data
Clinical characteristics of COVID-19 in children and adolescents: insights from an Italian paediatric cohort using a machine-learning approach
Too Little, Too Late: Moderation of Misinformation around the Russo-Ukrainian Conflict
Garbage in garbage out? Impacts of data quality on criminal network intervention
The role of science in the climate change discussions on Reddit
The relative contribution of close-proximity contacts, shared classroom exposure and indoor air quality to respiratory virus transmission in schools
Time-space dynamics of income segregation in the city of Milan
Density-dependent network structuring within and across wild animal systems
Education
Data talent to face complexity
The ISI Foundation offers high-profile postgraduate and postdoctoral research opportunities, including the decade-long Lagrange Scholarships program. Its research emphasizes collaborative partnerships with universities, industry, and public sector actors, providing a training environment that is closely linked to impact stakeholders.
Community
Building collaborative communities for transforming knowledge into action
Leveraging its global and cross-disciplinary scientific network, the ISI Foundation is a hub for fundamental and applied research in complex systems, data science and their application to address societal challenges. Through partnerships and collaborative projects, the Foundation serves as a vital link, bridging the gap between academic research and practical impact stakeholders in data science. Committed to fostering a culture that is informed by data and nurturing valuable relationships, the ISI Foundation aims at driving positive societal change.
PRESS
Previsto un aumento della circolazione influenzale, nuovo studio mostra l’efficacia della vaccinazione nel limitare i ricoveri
Progetto Lagrange – Fondazione CRT: nuovo bando per 10 boprse di ricerca in Data Science e Impatto Sociale
Alessandro Vespignani riceve il premio dell’European Physical Society per i suoi studi sulla diffusione delle epidemie
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Projects
Epydemix
COLINE – Complex Links of Neighbourhoods
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