Institute for Advanced Study

Be bold and think differently. That’s more than an aspiration—it’s one of our institutional values. The best minds, when given the freedom to follow their passion and curiosity, can shake loose new ideas and come up with surprising solutions that shake up the world. The Institute for Advanced Study at Jefferson (IASJ) brings to campus some of the world’s brightest academic stars and the most renowned and accomplished professionals to catalyze research, provoke dialogue, and inspire deep thinking and collaboration among our faculty and students. Philanthropy is invaluable in this endeavor, providing the support necessary to attract thought leaders to our campus and launch bold new avenues of collaborative study.