Colloquia

Humane Studies Fellows are eligible to be invited to the annual Humane Studies research and discussion colloquia. These events provide an opportunity to discuss new research and other topics with peers and leading scholars in the humanities and social sciences.

Humane Studies Research Colloquium

Fall 2011

Select fellows present and discuss their research with colleagues and distinguished faculty in their fields. The event is usually held in the Washington, DC, area.

Event features:

• Lectures from leading scholars in the humanities and social sciences
• Discipline-specific panels
• Paper presentations by participants to get feedback from other students and scholars
• Opportunities to network with other fellows, faculty, and IHS Staff

Friedrich Hayek and Liberalism, Discussion Colloquium

February 2012

Select fellows are invited to participate in an annual discussion colloquium co-sponsored with Liberty Fund. The topic of the colloquium has not been selected. In 2010, fellows focused on Friedrich Hayek's classic work, The Constitution of Liberty.

Sessions themes may include:

• Freedom and Coercion
• Progress, Tradition, and Responsibility
• Constitutionalism and Safeguards of Individual Liberty
• The Legitimate Role of Government

Fellows attending either colloquia are provided with accommodations and meals during the conference and upon successful completion of the colloquium receive a stipend and travel reimbursement.