The American Council of Learned Societies supports the creation and circulation of knowledge that advances understanding of humanity and human endeavors in the past, present, and future, with a view toward improving human experience.
Since our founding in the wake of World War I, ACLS has devoted itself to the free circulation of knowledge for a secure and peaceful world. At the heart of our mission for the 21st century is our commitment to work toward a more just and inclusive future by supporting a scholarly ethos of curiosity, discovery, understanding, debate, and critique.
Become an ever-stronger voice for the humanities and social sciences
Reward ingenuity, quality, and brilliance in the production and circulation of knowledge
Catalyze change in academic practice and culture that strengthens the place and resonance of the humanities and social sciences
Increase our ability to adapt to changing conditions, threats, and needs
