Every year in spring, the Latvian Academy of Culture announces a competition of internal research projects “Development of Scientific Activities at the Latvian Academy of Culture”. Its aim is to develop scientific activities at the Academy, to strengthen the unity of higher education and science, and the integrity of study and research; to increase the competitiveness of the Academy in the Latvian and international education and science environment.

Research projects are developed jointly by academic staff and students. Around five to seven research projects are carried out each year.