Tasks FINO
1. Research
Development, identification, and evaluation of innovation processes in the sciences related to Islam and the Middle East. > Forums
2. Transdisciplinarity, knowledge transfer, expertise
Designing appropriate research results in the form of publicly relevant expert knowledge as well as responding to public information expectations of IME sciences; developing a documentation-supported and up-to-date information supply on IME-related topics for institutions of the communes, cantons, and the federal government, for public media, for other quality media as well as for institutions of civil society and corresponding expert activity. > Transdisciplinarity
3. Transfer of competence
Development of a training program for graduates of IME-related sciences in the field of transdisciplinarity and the development of expert knowledge. > Forums
4. Consulting and coordination
Set up of a consulting and coordinating service for the IME-related research landscape in Switzerland as well as support for the sustainable institutionalization of Islamic-theological studies. > Consulting