Free Society Grants
Supports faculty-led undergraduate programs that immerse students in liberal ideas through mentorship, reading groups, discussions, and research activities.
Funder: Institute for Humane Studies
Due Dates: June 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Award size based on project scope and need; grants are typically for a single cycle with renewal possible.
Summary: Supports faculty in creating or expanding undergraduate programs that foster deep engagement with liberal ideas through mentorship, reading, and discussion.
Description
The Free Society Grants from the Institute for Humane Studies are designed to help faculty develop or expand undergraduate programming grounded in the liberal tradition. The grants aim to cultivate intellectual engagement through faculty-led mentorship, structured reading groups, discussion series, colloquia, student research workshops, undergraduate symposia, support for student research and conference participation, or other innovative activities that deepen student involvement with political, economic, and civic questions. Grantees also receive access to ScholarsEdge digital tools to streamline program management and student engagement.
