Our Mission
Founded in 1981 by a group of prominent IU faculty, the Institute for Advanced Study is today a residential institute that reaches across the disciplines and schools of Indiana University Bloomington to promote collaborative intellectual exchange and to nurture innovative and creative ideas. The Institute supports the research and creative activity of faculty, and brings to campus distinguished scholars, scientists, public figures, and artists to deliver lectures, meet with students, and collaborate with faculty. Ultimately, the Institute’s ambition is to be a locus of intellectual vitality and community.
