Institut d'Estudis Catalans

The Institut d'Estudis Catalans (IEC) is a scholarly institution founded in 1907 in Barcelona, dedicated to promoting and studying Catalan language, culture, and history. It functions as a scientific and cultural body, coordinating research and standardization efforts, such as language rules and terminology. The IEC also awards academic distinctions and publishes research to preserve and develop Catalan identity. Its role is similar to that of linguistic or cultural academies in other regions, supporting the intellectual and cultural heritage of Catalonia and the broader Catalan-speaking areas.