ISSRA's research is organised around three thematic working groups:

I. History, law and institutions

II. Culture and society

III. Political economy

These working groups allow researchers and partners of the Institute to work together and collaborate on various projects including:

- The organisation of workshops, conferences in different disciplines within the social sciences

- Getting to know more about the ongoing projects of Algerian researchers (including doctoral researchers) and holding discussions on methodological issues.

- Organising training workshops for students, professionals, and civil society actors.