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Freedom. Flourishing. For all.

Since 1961, the Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) has supported the students and scholars advancing the frontiers of political, economic, cultural, and intellectual freedom.

Welcome to the Institute for Humane Studies

From research grants to our unforgettable events, the IHS network drives solutions to the critical challenges facing America today. We’ve built a network of 7,000+ thinkers and doers working within the liberal tradition to answer pressing questions—and help solve real-world challenges—in liberal democracy, economic prosperity, and human progress.

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01.

Secure Grants

IHS supports researchers throughout their careers. Our highly competitive grants provide flexible awards for campus events, sabbatical research, graduate study, and more. Whether you need $3,000 or $100,000, simple applications and quick decisions make the process easy.
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02.

Attend Events

Each year, IHS convenes hundreds of the world’s leading thinkers from across the liberal spectrum—left liberals, classical liberals, and conservative liberals—to develop solutions to the greatest challenges of our time.
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03.

Join ScholarsEdge

Our new platform is designed to radically accelerate the pace and reach of your research. Register now for access to cutting-edge AI tools, apply for funding, and stay connected with your colleagues' work.
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About IHS

IHS was founded to pursue discoveries “on the vital problems of human liberty.” Six decades later, we’ve built the world’s largest network of experts committed to human dignity and prosperity.

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04.

Support IHS

Our work is only possible thanks to thousands of individual donors like you. Even small gifts make a huge difference. What will you help us accomplish?
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Scholar Spotlight

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”“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.”

Dr. Jake MonaghanUniversity of New Orleans

Here is the timeline for our application process:

  1. Apply for a position 
  2. An HR team member will review your application submission  
  3. If selected for consideration, you will speak with a recruiter 
  4. If your experience and skills match the role, you will interview with the hiring manager
  5. If you are a potential fit for the position, you will interview with additional staff members
  6. If you are the candidate chosen, we will extend a job offer

 

All candidates will be notified regarding the status of their application within two to three weeks of submission. As new positions often become available, we encourage you to visit our site frequently for additional opportunities that align with your interests and skills.