Institute for Humane Studies

IHS is rooted in the classical liberal tradition and supports the achievement of a free society by connecting and supporting graduate students, scholars, and intellectuals driving human progress in critical conversations shaping the 21st century. The organization believes that principles of the classical liberal tradition—including individual liberty and responsibility, limited government, economic freedom, the rule of law, free speech, and open inquiry—are the foundation of a just, peaceful, and prosperous world.

The organization operates through three primary program areas:

• Invests in Classical Liberal Intellectual Talent at Scale: IHS activates classical liberal intellectual talent by sourcing PhD, MA, and undergraduate talent and building partnerships with various institutions to equip this talent to advance classical liberal ideas and solutions across multiple sectors.

• Accelerating Classical Liberal Ideas to Market: IHS works to accelerate the spread and practical application of classical liberal ideas by connecting scholars with opportunities beyond academia, removing barriers that limit research productivity, developing technological tools to enhance policy influence, and bridging the gap between academic research and civil society.

• Strengthening Research Fields: The organization focuses on developing and strengthening research fields aligned with classical liberal principles.