IDS is home to 250 staff and 300 students at any one time. But the IDS community extends far beyond, encompassing an extensive global network of former staff, over 4,000 alumni and hundred of partners.
How we are organised
The Strategic Leadership Group is the executive decision-making body of the Institute.
Our staff comprise 10 thematic research and knowledge Clusters working alongside communications, engagement, and operations staff.
Our Emeritus Fellows are senior researchers who have left IDS after distinguished and sustained service, and our Honorary Associates are leaders in their field whose work is contributing to the IDS mission.
As an independent charity, IDS is governed by a Board of Trustees, which is responsible for agreeing our overall strategy, setting policy, monitoring performance and promoting the interests of the Institute.