The Institute for Holocaust research in Sweden (IHRS) is an independent foundation established by Joel and Ulrika Citron. The Swedish name is Stiftelsen Svenska institutet för Förintelseforskning.

Purpose:

1) The purpose of the IHRS is to conduct comprehensive and nuanced research on all aspects concerning the Holocaust, focused on material and topics relevant to Sweden.
2) The purpose is also to spread research and knowledge on the Holocaust.

Vision:

IHRS facilitates a hub where scholars from all over the world conducts multidisciplinary research.
Research in this hub complements the Swedish Holocaust Museum, and a yet to be determined leading Swedish University.
IHRS contributes to enhancing the knowledge on the Holocaust among the public in Sweden.