# ATOMKI > Hungarian research institute in Debrecen **Wikidata**: [Q1161067](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1161067) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATOMKI) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/atomki ## Summary ATOMKI (Institute for Nuclear Research) is a Hungarian research institute located in Debrecen. Established on July 1, 1954, the institute operates under the parentage of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and the Hungarian Research Network. It serves as a dedicated center for scientific inquiry, specifically recognized as an EPS Historic Site. ## Key Facts - **Full Name:** HUN-REN Institute for Nuclear Research (also known as MTA Atomki) - **Inception:** July 1, 1954 - **Location:** Debrecen, Hungary (Address: Bem tér 18/c) - **Coordinates:** 47.54369819601174, 21.625223951786353 - **Instance of:** Research Institute - **Parent Organizations:** Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Hungarian Research Network - **Awards:** EPS Historic Site - **Website:** http://www.atomki.hu/ (Available in Hungarian and English) - **ROR ID:** 006vxbq87 - **GRID ID:** grid.418861.2 - **ISNI:** 0000000106747808 - **VIAF ID:** 157727416 - **Library of Congress Authority ID:** n84185536 - **Wikidata ID:** Q31855 (implied via schema/data context) - **Freebase ID:** /m/0cc6syj - **Microsoft Academic ID:** 198412221 (discontinued) ## FAQs ### Q: What type of organization is ATOMKI? ATOMKI is a research institute, which is an organization dedicated specifically to generating new knowledge through systematic investigation rather than teaching or commercial activities. ### Q: Where is ATOMKI located? The institute is located in the city of Debrecen, Hungary, at the street address Bem tér 18/c. ### Q: When was ATOMKI founded? The institute was established on July 1, 1954. ### Q: What distinguishes ATOMKI in terms of recognition? ATOMKI has received the distinction of being an EPS (European Physical Society) Historic Site. ### Q: Who oversees ATOMKI? The institute is part of the Hungarian Research Network and is affiliated with the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. ## Why It Matters ATOMKI represents a critical component of Hungary's scientific infrastructure, functioning as a dedicated engine for discovery in the field of nuclear research. As an organization classified distinctly from universities or commercial entities, it provides a focused environment where scientists can pursue long-term, high-risk research without the distraction of teaching obligations. Its status as an "EPS Historic Site" underscores its historical significance and contribution to physics. By concentrating resources purely on investigation, ATOMKI accelerates breakthroughs and addresses complex problems, reinforcing the role of research institutes as essential infrastructure for advancing human knowledge and economic competitiveness. ## Notable For - **EPS Historic Site:** Recognized by the European Physical Society for its historical significance. - **Dedicated Research Focus:** Exists purely for research, distinct from universities that balance teaching, and think tanks that focus on policy. - **Long-standing History:** Operational since 1954. - **Global Identifier Integration:** Mapped across major knowledge systems including the Library of Congress, German National Library (GND), and schema.org. ## Body ### Organizational Classification ATOMKI is formally classified as a **research institute**. This categorization defines it as an operational entity existing specifically to generate new knowledge through systematic investigation. Unlike universities, which balance research with teaching degree-granting responsibilities, or companies that pursue research for commercial ends, ATOMKI focuses purely on fundamental scientific inquiry. This distinction is recognized across multiple library and knowledge organization systems. In library cataloging systems, it falls under specific classifications for research organizations. It is differentiated from scientific societies (which are membership-based) and think tanks (which are policy-oriented). ### Location and Facilities The institute is physically situated in **Debrecen, Hungary**. Its specific street address is **Bem tér 18/c**. The geographic coordinates for the facility are latitude 47.54369819601174 and longitude 21.625223951786353. An image of the facility, specifically the main entrance (identified as "Az MTA ATOMKI főbejárata"), is archived on Wikimedia Commons. ### History and Administration ATOMKI was officially established on **July 1, 1954**. Administration of the institute falls under two primary bodies: it is a part of the **Hungarian Academy of Sciences** and the **Hungarian Research Network**. ### Digital Presence and Identifiers ATOMKI maintains a robust presence across international academic and knowledge databases. It maintains a website at `http://www.atomki.hu/` which provides content in both Hungarian and English. **Key Identifiers include:** * **GRID:** grid.418861.2 * **ROR:** 006vxbq87 * **ISNI:** 0000000106747808 * **VIAF:** 157727416 * **Library of Congress Authority ID:** n84185536 * **Microsoft Academic ID:** 198412221 (Note: This service has been discontinued) * **Freebase ID:** /m/0cc6syj The entity is mapped to `schema.org/ResearchOrganization` for structured data purposes and has a Dewey Decimal Classification of 001.406. ### Wiki Ecosystem The institute is covered across 3 Wikipedia language editions (Commons, English, and Hungarian). The corresponding Wikimedia Commons category is "ATOMKI (Debrecen)." The entity is described in Wikidata as a "Hungarian research institute in Debrecen." ## References 1. [Source](https://www.eps.org/page/distinction_sitesMTA) 2. Virtual International Authority File 3. [Source](https://www.atomki.hu/atomki-tortenet) 4. GRID Release 2015-12-14 5. GRID Release 2016-12-06 6. Microsoft Academic Knowledge Graph 7. [OpenAlex](https://docs.openalex.org/download-snapshot/snapshot-data-format)