Free Society Grants
The Free Society Grants from the Institute for Humane Studies fund faculty-led undergraduate programs that foster deep engagement with the liberal tradition through mentorship, reading, and discussion.
Funder: Institute for Humane Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award amounts based on project scope and need; typically supports a single cycle, with potential for renewal in future cycles.
Summary: Supports faculty-led undergraduate programming that fosters deep engagement with the liberal tradition through mentorship, reading, and discussion.
Description
The Free Society Grants, offered by the Institute for Humane Studies, are designed to enable faculty to develop or expand undergraduate programs rooted in the liberal tradition. These grants promote intellectually rigorous environments where students can deeply engage with political, economic, and civic questions through mentorship, structured reading, and sustained discussion. Supported initiatives include faculty-led mentorship programs, reading groups, discussion series, colloquia, symposia, and other innovative activities that foster meaningful intellectual formation. Grantees also receive access to ScholarsEdge digital tools to facilitate project management and student engagement.
