Our mission
Building a world where understanding, pluralism, and free circulation of knowledge are the source of progress towards more inclusive and sustainable societies.
Created in 1963 by the historian Fernand Braudel, the Fondation Maison des Science de l’Homme (FMSH) fosters research in the humanities and social sciences, aiming to deepen our understanding of past, present, and future worlds while addressing the common challenges facing humanity.
As a recognized public utility foundation, the FMSH develops programs and services that benefit scientific communities worldwide, accelerating the creation and dissemination of knowledge on a global scale.
By supporting each year nearly 400 researchers from around the world each year and ensuring the dissemination of a wide range of scientific resources, the FMSH is the largest humanities and social sciences foundation in France.
Based on international cooperation, the FMSH's model rests on three pillars:
- To promote the free circulation of knowledge and researchers
- To nurture interdisciplinary and intercultural dialogue
- To disseminate research widely
our levers for action
The Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme has been awarded the IDEAS Label.
The IDEAS Label is a mark of quality that recognises our commitment to serving society. It reflects our continuous efforts to strengthen our governance, financial management, and the evaluation of our activities.
