FIW aims to improve the framework for theoretical and empirical economic research and economic policy advice in the field of international economics, and to increase the visibility of all universities and non-university research institutions participating in the collaborative project within the international research community. FIW's activities include supporting young researchers by funding pre-doctoral positions and awards for young researchers, organizing an annual two-day research conference, and organizing one-day workshops on international economic research topics. Furthermore, it publishes policy briefs and studies, and provides statistics and data in the field of international economics.