Why support us?

For sixty years, the FMSH has been advancing knowledge through the humanities and social sciences. Recognized as a public utility, the foundation supports the freedom of research, fosters scientific innovation, and champions access to knowledge for all.

Guided by the conviction that the pluralism of knowledge and its free circulation contribute to progress towards inclusive and sustainable societies, the FMSH develops programmes and services open to all scientific communities operating in the humanities and social sciences.

Remaining true to its original mission, the foundation is committed to:

• Defending freedom of research
• Connecting scientific communities
• Improving global dialogue
• Supporting nextgen humanities and social sciences scholars
• Bringing science and society closer

With a mission deeply rooted in the promotion of dialogue across disciplinary, cultural, and national boundaries, the FMSH champions research that contributes to our understanding of past, present, and future worlds, and helps us meet the common challenges facing humanity.

The humanities and social sciences, in all their great diversity, give us the keys to understanding our world, by analysing the ideologies, organizations, conflicts, rhythms, languages, imaginaries, and practices of human beings in society.

Alongside the other sciences, the humanities and social sciences play a crucial role in thinking and acting in the face of the ever-increasing number of complex crises that are currently sweeping our world.

By joining the foundation, you are supporting projects that will allow us to better understand our societies, fuel public debate, and develop forward-looking solutions to meet the major social and environmental challenges of our time.