Advance Research That Strengthens a Free and Open Society
The Institute for Humane Studies funds research on the institutional, economic, and cultural foundations of a free and open society, with a focus on nuclear energy, digital governance, and deliberative democracy.
Funder: Institute for Humane Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027: Nuclear Energy RFP | July 2027: Digital Governance RFP | July 2027: Deliberative Democracy RFP
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per project; larger awards possible for exceptional proposals; no institutional overhead or indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports independent research on the institutional, economic, constitutional, and cultural foundations of a free and open society, with focused RFPs on nuclear energy, digital governance, and deliberative democracy.
Key Information: Forecasted dates—application cycles and topics may change; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) offers targeted research funding for scholars whose work advances understanding of the institutional, economic, constitutional, and cultural foundations of a free and open society. Through a series of focused Requests for Proposals (RFPs), IHS supports rigorous, independent research on topics such as nuclear energy governance, digital governance as liberal experimentation, and deliberative democracy. Funded projects retain full scholarly independence, and deliverables may include peer-reviewed publications, policy white papers, or research datasets. IHS aims to foster innovative, multidisciplinary work that addresses pressing questions relevant to liberal societies.
