The Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS) is an interdisciplinary research institution at Stanford University. Established with a founding grant from the Ford Foundation, the Center began operations in 1954 with a purpose "to increase knowledge of factors which influence or determine human conduct, and extend such knowledge for the maximum benefit of individuals and society." The Center hosts fellows from throughout the world, organizes multi-year projects addressing societal challenges and advancing research methods, and disseminates knowledge about social and behavioral science.