The Institute of Chile () is an umbrella institution that brings together that country's six national academies: Academia Chilena de la Lengua: language and literature Academia Chilena de la Historia: history : sciences : medicine : social sciences, politics and ethics : fine arts
It was created on 30 September 1964 under President Jorge Alessandri Rodríguez to promote the "cultivation, advancement and dissemination of literature, science and fine arts". To achieve that goal, it organises cultural, scientific and artistic events, conducts seminars, issues publications, organises competitions and awards scholarships.
It is managed by a board () comprising the presidents or directors of the six academies, together with two additional members from each. It liaises with the government through the Ministry of Education and its headquarters are located in central Santiago.
The president of the institute for the 2025–2027 term is the biochemist , president of the Academy of Sciences.
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External links Instituto de Chile