IHS is rooted in the classical liberal tradition and promotes a freer, more humane, and open society by connecting and supporting talented graduate students, scholars, and other intellectuals who are driving progress in the critical conversations shaping the 21st century.
Connecting a Community of Scholars in Pursuit of the Good Society
IHS is rooted in the classical liberal tradition and promotes a freer, more humane, and open society by connecting and supporting talented graduate students, scholars, and other intellectuals who are driving progress in the critical conversations shaping the 21st century.
Connect, Collaborate, and Develop Your Ideas
Scholarly programs and events are core to the IHS community and serve as an academic forum for the exchange of ideas. We believe that important discoveries and developments occur when we come together. Scholars from across the ideological spectrum convene to identify common concerns and avenues for collaboration and civil discourse.
Our Programs Foster
Funding for Research and Career Development
We offer grants for all stages of your academic career. Whether you’re seeking funds for sabbatical research, campus events, or graduate study, we want to help you pursue your ideas.
Faculty & Graduate Students
Sabbatical Grants and Publication Support
We offer a variety of flexible research grants and funding opportunities for scholars, with awards of up to $50,000 to support work and publish research on the ideas of a free society.
Faculty & Graduate Students
Support for Research Expenses
Our financial support helps scholars achieve their research and career goals. These opportunities can help cover costs through conference travel grants and pay for archive fees, dataset purchases, and more.
Funding for Research and Career Development
We offer grants for all stages of your academic career. Whether you’re seeking funds for sabbatical research, campus events, or graduate study, we want to help you pursue your ideas.
Faculty & Graduate Students
Sabbaticals and Publication Support
We offer a variety of 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.
Faculty, Graduate Students, & Aspiring PhD Students
Support for Research Expenses
Our financial support helps scholars achieve their research and career goals. These opportunities can help cover costs including conference travel, archive fees, dataset purchases, and more.
Scholar Spotlight
”“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
