The Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) is an independent and international research institution dedicated to studying the conditions for peaceful relations between states, groups, and individuals. With a focus on academic excellence, PRIO's researchers delve into the processes that unite or divide societies, explore the eruption and resolution of conflicts, analyze the impact of violence, and investigate how societies cope with crises. PRIO's research is carried out through various projects funded by scientific and policy-oriented organizations.

Through a multidisciplinary approach, the institute examines the driving forces behind violent conflict and seeks ways to build and maintain peace. In addition to their research efforts, PRIO provides graduate training, engages in conflict resolution, dialogue, and reconciliation, and promotes peace through public information and policymaking activities. With a diverse and highly professional staff, PRIO maintains a thriving research community that attracts scholars and funding from around the world.

The institute also publishes internationally peer-reviewed journals, such as the Journal of Peace Research and Security Dialogue, and collaborates with international bodies, NGOs, and governments. PRIO is based in Oslo with an additional office in Nicosia, Cyprus, dedicated to research and dialogue on issues relevant to the Cyprus problem