The IRC strengthens the interactions among IIASA’s research programs, facilitates their exchange with IIASA’s Council and Directorate, and helps toward building a working environment maximally conducive for conducting high-quality research.
The IRC is comprised of all IIASA Program Leaders. IIASA's Director and Deputy Director participate in the IRC as non-voting members.
The IRC was created following an initiative by IIASA's Council in 2001.