The Institute of Behavioral Science tackles society’s toughest challenges through leading-edge social and behavioral science. Issues like gun violence, climate-driven disasters, youth development, and widening health inequities demand real-world solutions. For more than 50 years, IBS research has strengthened communities, improved public policy, and developed evidence-based programs that make a measurable difference.
Flexible support through this fund empowers the IBS Director to invest quickly and strategically in emerging opportunities and urgent research needs. These resources accelerate work on critical issues, from the impacts of extreme weather to rising midlife mortality. The fund also strengthens IBS’s pipeline of future leaders by expanding training and mentorship for students from all backgrounds. This supports a vibrant community of scholars advancing innovative, equitable, and impactful research for Colorado and beyond.
