Institute For Humane Studies

The Institute for Humane Studies, located at 3434 Washington Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia, is dedicated to connecting a community of scholars in pursuit of the good society. Rooted in the classical liberal tradition, IHS promotes a freer, more humane, and open society by supporting talented graduate students, scholars, and intellectuals who are driving progress in the critical conversations shaping the 21st century.

Scholarly programs and events are at the core of the IHS community, providing an academic forum for the exchange of ideas. Through research workshops, symposia, and discussion colloquia, scholars from diverse ideological backgrounds come together to identify common concerns and avenues for collaboration and civil discourse.

IHS offers a variety of flexible research grants and funding opportunities for scholars, with awards of up to $50,000 to support work and research on the ideas of a free and open society. These financial support opportunities can help cover costs such as conference travel, archive fees, dataset purchases, and more, enabling scholars to achieve their research and career goals.

Testimonials from scholars highlight the impact of IHS support on their careers, with one recipient stating, "IHS has been a wonderful source of support in my career so far… My award was used to pay for survey responses that were necessary for my research." Join the IHS community and be a part of the conversation shaping the future of society.