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The Insitituto Univesitario de Investigación en Estudios Norteamerianos Benjamin Franklin (Instituto Franklin) of the Universidad de Alcalá has its roots in 1987 when the University established a center for the study and research of North America. From 1987 the Instituto Franklin focused on developing new ways of institutional collaboration between Spain and North America through specific initiatives based mainly on sponsoring different research projects, the organization of international meetings and conferences, and developing academic programs for American students. 

Mission

The mission of the Instituto Franklin is to serve as a cooperative platform that unites Spain and North America with the objective to promote awareness and knowledge about the diversity of cultures that pertain to those territories. This mission is carried out through collaborations between the University of Alcalá and American higher education institutions, public or private agencies, and associations in order to foster understanding and constructive collaboration on both sides of the Atlantic.

Objectives

• To work towards a better understanding of both continents –Europe and America– in order to form future citizens and leaders prepared for the actual global society.
• To promote cooperation between the Universidad de Alcalá and US higher education institutions, facilitating the academic mobility of professors, researchers, and students developing academic programs together and establishing joint lines of research.
• To develop academic programs for American students based on academic and administrative excellence.
• To establish international forum debates and networking through the organization of international conferences and seminars.