Faculty Research Grants
The Institute for Humane Studies Faculty Research Grants fund rigorous faculty research exploring the foundations and functioning of free and open societies.
Funder: Institute for Humane Studies
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards up to $20,000; larger grants possible for exceptional projects; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports faculty research on the foundations and functioning of a free and open society through targeted funding for defined research expenses.
Key Information: No institutional overhead/indirect costs permitted; open to faculty at accredited institutions worldwide.
Description
The Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) Faculty Research Grants provide targeted funding for faculty-led research projects that deepen understanding of the institutional, economic, constitutional, and cultural foundations of a free and open society. These grants are intended for concrete research activities—such as data collection, archival work, travel for research or presentations, and publication expenses—rather than general support or living costs. Scholars maintain full independence over their research design, analysis, and publication, and projects are expected to uphold high standards of academic rigor and engage seriously with questions relevant to the liberal intellectual tradition.
This program is designed for faculty whose research may not fit within current, time-bound IHS Requests for Proposals (RFPs), but who are advancing scholarship on free and open societies. Prior affiliation with IHS is not required, and applications are welcome from faculty at accredited institutions worldwide.
