The Academy of International Affairs NRW (AIA NRW), based in Bonn and funded by the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, connects internationally renowned experts, particularly through its Fellowship Programme, with policymakers and key stakeholders in North Rhine-Westphalia. It translates scholarly expertise into practical, policy-relevant insights for government, academia, business, media, and civil society. To achieve this, AIA NRW convenes high-level conferences, workshops, panel discussions, and expert colloquia, complemented by policy briefs, discussion papers, and public engagement formats that foster evidence-based exchange and international cooperation.