The Raiffa Academy, anchored at the International Institute of Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), develops and applies decision science, negotiation analysis, and game theory to support evidence-based policy and international negotiations. It trains scientists, policymakers, and advisers, convenes science-based dialogues, and builds a global network of practitioners.  

The Raiffa Academy was established in 2026 with the US non-profit Friends of IIASA to advance Howard Raiffa’s applied approach to decision-making.  

What the Raiffa Academy does 

  • Research: Methods and case studies for decision making and negotiation
  • Professional development: Training for scientists and policy practitioners 
  • Facilitating dialogues: Facilitates discourse and structured international negotiations 
  • Fellowships: Early career and senior fellow opportunities 
  • Global network: Builds a global practitioner network 

Program areas

  • Research 
  • Professional Development 
  • Dialogues & Events
  • Fellowships 
  • IIASA Institutional Collaboration

The Raiffa Academy is anchored at IIASA and draws on: 

  • Advancing Systems Analysis Program (ASA) – methodological foundation 
  • Capacity Development and Academic Training (CDAT) Unit – delivering professional training  
  • Science Diplomacy activities – application to international dialogues 
  • Other IIASA Research Programs – scientific expertise and evidence-based 

IIASA Member Organizations provide conduits to national and international decision-makers, as well as to their national scientific networks.   

Together, these components enable integrated research and decision support for the Raiffa Academy.