Center for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (Zentrum für Zeithistorische Forschung)

The Center for Advanced Studies in the Humanities, known as the Zentrum für Zeithistorische Forschung (ZZF), is a research institute in Germany focused on studying recent history, particularly the 20th and 21st centuries. It gathers experts from various disciplines—history, political science, sociology—to analyze and understand how historical events and societal changes shape the modern world. The ZZF promotes collaborative research, supports scholars with residencies, and shares insights through publications, aiming to deepen our understanding of contemporary history's impact on society today.