The Institute of Baltic Region History and Archaeology (Baltijos regiono istorijos ir archeologijos institutas, BRIAI) is one of the most highly regarded centres for research and study into the history, archaeology and cultural heritage in Lithuania. It has particular strengths in the fields of underwater archaeology, mediaeval and early modern archaeology, and modern cultural, social, and military history of the eastern part of the Baltic Region. The Institute is part of the dynamic and ambitious Klaipėda University with a distinctive mission to be an internationally recognized centre for the Baltic Sea region research.