The Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) is a libertarian non-profit organization that offers educational and career programs. The educational programs include seminars for university students, awarding scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students, an interactive website based on a multi-axis model of political thought, and an archive of recorded lectures. The career assistance programs include paid internships for students and recent graduates, recognition of alumni accomplishments, and a networking website for classical liberal academics.
Founded by F. A. "Baldy" Harper in 1961, the organization later began an association with George Mason University and in 1985 moved to Fairfax, Virginia. The institute is currently located in Hazel Hall on the Arlington campus of George Mason University.
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