Established in 1989, the Research Institute of Basic Science aims to advance basic sciences, contribute to national industrial development, and train high-level scientific and technological talent through basic theory and applied research in natural sciences. It actively engages in industry-university collaborative research, academic seminars, journal publications, and international joint symposia.

Northeast Asia is poised to lead the world in the 21st century. The Institue for Northeast Asian Development (MADI) was launched in 1997 to lead the upcoming Northeast Asian era. Through comprehensive and overarching research on the political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of major Northeast Asian nations, MADI aims to spearhead the internationalization of the Incheon region and elevate Incheon National University into a world-class institution.

Established in 2012 by integrating five existing research centers within the College of Social Sciences (Research Institute for Community, HRD Research Center, Peace and Unification Research Institute, Media & Information Education Center, and Crisis Management Research Center), the Institute of Social Sciences aims to realize the vision of the 21st-century global Songdo era based on academic exchange and organic networking in social sciences. The institute conducts various academic activities covering all areas of social sciences, survey research, and policy development projects commissioned internally and externally. It publishes the Journal of Social Science, a national-scale professional academic journal, twice a year. Leveraging Incheon’s regional advantages, it is emerging as an outstanding research institution with global competitiveness through local community cooperation projects and program development.

Established in 1982, the Institute for Sports Science Studies aims to improve athletic performance and coaching leadership, advance physical education and sports, and enhance national physical fitness through research on sports and physical education and the dissemination of its findings. The institute contributes to the sports science community by carrying out research on physical education improvement, athletic performance enhancement, lifetime fitness and national physical fitness promotion, journal publications, academic seminars, hosting academic conferences, inviting distinguished professors for lectures, and supporting affiliated research projects.

The Humanities Research Institute was established in 2001 by reorganizing the Institute of National Culture (founded in 1982) to systematically study various fields of humanities, contributing to the foundation of human sciences and the development of the humanities. Through basic research and surveys, academic presentations, journal publications, lectures, and forums, the institute revitalizes the exploration of the humanistic spirit, fosters academic solidarity across humanities disciplines, and promotes comprehensive research.

Established in 2002, the Incheon Studies Institute aims to systematically research the historical, cultural, and social identity of Incheon, elucidate the realistic dynamism of Incheon society from a humanistic perspective, and present a future vision for urban development. Its priority projects include synthesizing and systematizing Incheon-related research outcomes, supporting local researchers and source materials, and supporting history and culture education in Incheon. It also regularly holds academic seminars to deeply discuss Incheon-related topics and expand research methodologies. Its research results are published to local and national academic communities through publications such as Incheon Studies, Faculty Journal, and Incheon Studies Sourcebook Series.

The Institute for Unification and Integration Studies (IUI) at Incheon National University is a specialized institution dedicated to pre- and post-unification integration. Equipped with functions for academic research, education, data center operations, network building, and social service provision, the IUI serves as a key hub for unification preparation. Furthermore, it seeks to build sustainable Asian research and human networks across Asian nations, ultimately striving for peace and unification on the Korean Peninsula.

Established in 1987, the Institute for Post-Industrial Society Studies systematically investigates, analyzes, and researches various issues arising from the transition toward an advanced industrial society, aiming to establish an academic foundation for industrial sectors in Korea and contribute to economic development. The institute undertakes various initiatives, including research on industry-related issues, international academic symposia, journal publications, academic exchanges with international research institutes, municipal management consulting, commissioned research for external agencies like the Ministry of Education, and domestic post-doctoral fellowship programs.