Independent Research Grants
The Institute for Humane Studies' Independent Research Grants fund original scholarly projects advancing the liberal intellectual tradition beyond current IHS topic-specific RFPs.
Funder: Institute for Humane Studies
Due Dates: Rolling (no formal deadline; open as funding allows)
Funding Amounts: Limited, highly competitive awards; size varies by project and available funding.
Summary: Supports independent research advancing the liberal intellectual tradition outside current IHS topic-specific RFPs.
Key Information: No standard application portal; initial contact is by email with a brief research overview.
Description
This opportunity from the Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) is designed for scholars whose research advances the liberal intellectual tradition but does not fit within any of IHS’s current topic-specific requests for proposals (RFPs). The program supports independent scholarship on the institutional, economic, constitutional, and cultural foundations of a free society. Awarded scholars retain full independence over their research design, analysis, conclusions, and publication. Funding is limited and highly competitive, with award size varying based on project scope and available resources.
