The institute pursues theoretical and practical research on human development as an international research base. It contributes to the society by building up multi-layered and pluralistic communities in cooperation with communities. In particular, the institute emphasizes on the following specialized areas: action research for human and community development, clinical psychology, community-based research on science and technology, educational collaboration with local schools, active aging research.

• Action Research Center for Human and Community Development
• Kobe University Psychology Clinic
• Kobe University Science Shop
• Kobe Active Aging Research Hub (KAARb) [1]