The Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) is a non-profit organization that promotes the teaching and research of classical liberalism in higher education in the United States.

[4] IHS offers funding opportunities, programs, and events for faculty and graduate students seeking careers in academia as well as various fellowships.

[20] After beginning an association with George Mason University, Liggio, Walter Grinder, and John Blundell moved the institute to Fairfax, Virginia in 1985.

[5] The institute's board of directors includes Scott Beaulier, Christopher Coyne, Tyler Cowen, David Humphreys, Charles G. Koch (Chairman Emeritus), Brian Hooks, Art Pope (Chairman), Chris Rufer, Virgil Storr, Ryan Stowers, and Todd Zywicki.

In 2011, Rand Paul signed a 10-page fundraising letter seeking gifts for the institute's Learn Liberty project, which IHS describes as a "resource for exploring the ideas of a free society.

[36] For graduate students pursuing academic careers, IHS sponsors an annual research colloquium, policy research seminars and invitation-only Career Development Seminars designed to help students "land a job in academia, gain tenure, and contribute to the academic and intellectual conversation.

[38] Through its Humane Studies Fellowship program, IHS awards up to $15,000 in scholarships to graduate students embarking on "liberty-advancing careers in ideas.

The IHS PhD Scholarship awards $1,500 to "students dedicated to developing, teaching, and applying the principles of a free society.

"[40] Other various grants are awarded to graduate students and junior faculty to aid in their ability to present research or interview at academic or professional conferences.

[43][44] The site's stated goals are "to provide a starting point for conversations on important questions: What is the nature of man and society?

[47][48][49] In 2019, it was reported that John Elliott, who had directed IHS's journalism internship program from 2008 to 2013, had ties to the alt-right movement.