About CASBS

Imagine a place where great minds are brought together to confront the problems of the day, where original interdisciplinary thinking is the norm, where extraordinary collaborations become possible, where ideas can change our world. The Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS) was founded as such a place in 1954 and remains so today. 

CASBS continues to build on its original mission of “advancing human welfare” by generating “knowledge for the maximum benefit of individuals and society.” The unique setting and culture of CASBS make the Center the ideal nursery for cutting edge approaches to critical social problems. Our fellowships and collaborative projects engender innovative, social science in both theory and practice.