Institute for Humane Studies

Amplifying Research through Focus Areas: With a community of 5,000+ university-based scholars spanning a variety of fields and hundreds of institutions, IHS is supporting and connecting the brightest minds who are developing and advancing the ideas that support thriving and free societies in which all people have the opportunity to flourish. IHS will concentrate its activities and investments from 2022 to 2026 across seven focus areas by convening scholars through online and in-person programs and workshops and funding innovative research that advances our understanding of, and solutions to, complex social, economic, and collective action problems.

Scaling the IHS Digital Community: The Institute's digital platform and suite of resources empowers scholars and research communities in the IHS network with the knowledge and tools they need to grow their impact. This includes tailored recommendations for connection to scholars and researchers well beyond their own communities, along with tools to pursue those connections, including user-driven outreach, collaboration tools, programs, and funding to support collaboration.

Academic Talent-Development Programs: The Institute's academic talent-development programs work to develop talented graduate students who are interested in careers in academia. It accomplishes this through fellowships, grants, career development workshops, academic research seminars, and networking at academic conferences.

Public Affairs: The public affairs program seeks to inform alumni, faculty, and supporters about the efforts of the Institute and support the development of a network of faculty, supporters, and nonprofit allies who share an interest in classical liberal ideas.