The institute focuses on interdisciplinary research on constitutionalism across legally, politically, and culturally diverse regions. Its mission is to advance innovative research that integrates insights from constitutional-legal theory, political science, and sociology, employing qualitative and quantitative empirical methods.

The institute's research team reflects its interdisciplinary and regional focus, comprising experts in comparative constitutional law, particularly in Europe and MENA regions, alongside specialists in political philosophy, empirical methods, and project coordination (see the section team).

From November 1, 2021, to October 30, 2023, its activities were funded by the ERC CZ grant No. LL2106 for the project Identity and Constitutionalism: The Ability of Institutions to Shape Political Communities in the EU-MENAP Region. This project explored how institutions in distinct regions serve as primary discursive tools for shaping political community identities.

The institute continues its activities with long-term funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the Horizon Europe,  EU’s main research and innovation programme (2021–2027) with the project Community Through Constitution. REsearching how CONstitutions Construct Identity and LEgitimacy in Europe and MENA, project number 101171645, which examines how constitutions shape identity and legitimacy in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. For more details, see the RECONCILE Project page. LINK to included.

The Institute is involved in teaching specific courses ,especially in the field of Critical and Digitial Legal Studies.